Track fans, brace yourselves history is poised to unfold in Kingston on June 7, 2025, at the Racers Grand Prix. In what promises to be a clash for the ages, Tobi Amusan, the reigning world record holder, and Masai Russell, the new American record holder and Olympic champion, are set to collide in the women’s 100m hurdles a matchup that could redefine greatness in the sport.
Masai Russell has been on an electrifying rise. After storming to Olympic gold in Paris 2024 with a blazing 12.33s, she continued her momentum into 2025 by dominating the US Trials in 12.25s, the fastest time in the world this year. But she wasn’t done yet. In a performance that stunned the track world, Russell shattered the American record with a jaw-dropping 12.17s, making her the second-fastest woman of all time just one hundredth of a second behind Amusan’s world record (12.12s).
Now, with momentum on her side and history already in her wake, Russell is ready to bring the heat to Jamaica’s National Stadium, where the world’s eyes will be fixed on this epic duel.
Tobi Amusan, known for her flawless technique and explosive finishes, won’t give up her crown without a fight. The Nigerian superstar remains a formidable presence at the top of the sport and will relish the chance to defend her legacy on a global stage.
This is more than a race. It’s a generational showdown the past and present of hurdling brilliance colliding in a battle for supremacy.
June 7 can’t come soon enough. The hurdles have never looked so thrilling.
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