World Records — 100 m hurdles Women

The 100 m hurdles Women world record stands at 12.09, set by Masai Russell (USA) in 2026. Explore its full progression through athletics history.

Record progression

Mark over the years. The higher the curve, the better the record.

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Fastest ever vs. world record

The world record is the best ratified mark. Better marks exist that do not count as records: run with too much wind, or never ratified.

World record
12.09
Masai Russell (United States)
August 27, 2026 · Zurich
Best wind-aided mark
12.06
Tobi Amusan (Nigeria)
July 24, 2022 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)

Wind +2.5 m/s, above the 2.0 m/s limit: not eligible for record ratification.

Record History

2026Masai RussellCurrentPending ratificationUSA0.0Aug 27, 2026ZurichOngoing12.09-0.03s
2022Tobi AmusanNGR+0.9Jul 24, 2022Eugene, Oregon, United States4.1 years12.12-0.08s
2016Kendra HarrisonUSA+0.3Jul 22, 2016London, United Kingdom6 years12.20-0.01s
1988Yordanka DonkovaBUL+0.7Aug 20, 1988Stara Zagora, Bulgaria27.9 years12.21-0.04s
1987Ginka ZagorchevaBUL+1.4Aug 8, 1987Drama, Greece12 months12.25-0.01s
1986Yordanka DonkovaBUL+1.5Sep 7, 1986Ljubljana, Yugoslavia11 months12.26-0.03s
1986Yordanka DonkovaBUL-0.4Aug 17, 1986Cologne, West Germany21 d12.29-0.06s
1986Yordanka DonkovaBUL+0.1Aug 17, 1986Cologne, West GermanyEqualled12.35-0.01s
1980Grażyna RabsztynPOL+1.9Jun 13, 1980Warsaw, Poland6.2 years12.36-0.12s
1978Grażyna RabsztynPOL+1.9Jun 10, 1978Fürth, West Germany2 years12.48+0.18s
1973Anneliese EhrhardtGDR—Jul 22, 1973Dresden4.9 years12.3-0.29s
1972Anneliese EhrhardtGDR+0.6Sep 8, 1972Munich10 months12.59+0.09s
1972Pamela RyanAUS—Jun 28, 1972Warsaw2 months12.5—
1972Anneliese EhrhardtGDR—Jun 15, 1972Potsdam13 d12.5-0.10s
1971Karin BalzerGDR—Jul 31, 1971East Berlin11 months12.6-0.10s
1971Karin BalzerGDR—Jul 25, 1971East Berlin6 d12.7—
1970Teresa SukniewiczPOL—Sep 20, 1970Warsaw10 months12.7—
1970Karin BalzerGDR—Jul 26, 1970East Berlin56 d12.7-0.10s
1970Cheng ChiTPE—Jul 12, 1970Munich14 d12.8—
1970Teresa SukniewiczPOL—Jun 20, 1970Warsaw22 d12.8-0.10s
1969Karin BalzerGDR—Sep 5, 1969East Berlin9 months12.9-0.10s
1969Karin BalzerGDR—Jul 27, 1969Leipzig40 d13.0-0.30s
1969Karin BalzerGDR—Jun 20, 1969Warsaw37 d13.3—
1969Teresa SukniewiczPOL—Jun 20, 1969WarsawEqualled13.3—
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Masai Russell (United States) holds the 100 m hurdles Women world record with 12.09, set on August 27, 2026 in Zurich.

Tobi Amusan (Nigeria) held it with 12.12, from July 24, 2022 until August 27, 2026 (4 years).

Elite Trackr's progression lists 23 improvements since 1969, when Teresa Sukniewicz set 13.3.