Multiple world records fall at Zurich Diamond League meet

Home favorite Audrey Werro sent the Zurich crowd into raptures by moving even closer to the sport’s oldest world record, storming to victory in the women’s 800 meters in 1:53.70.

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:08:34 GMT

Brazil’s Alison dos Santos and American Masai Russell smashed world records at the Zurich Diamond League on Thursday, stealing the spotlight on a night heralded as an assault on the women’s 800-meter mark. Dos Santos stormed to victory in the men’s 4... [250 chars]

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Multiple world records fall at Zurich Diamond League meet

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