Brazil's Alison dos Santos broke the 400m hurdles world record with a time of 45.80 seconds at the Zurich Diamond League meeting, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Alison dos Santos of Brazil broke the 400m hurdles world record, according to the BBC.
- He clocked 45.80 seconds, the BBC reported.
- The record came at the Zurich Diamond League meeting.
- The BBC described it as part of an astonishing night of action in Zurich, with world records falling.
Brazil’s Alison dos Santos broke the 400m hurdles world record at the Zurich Diamond League meeting, according to the BBC.
Dos Santos clocked a time of 45.80 seconds to set the new mark, the BBC reported, describing it as an astonishing run.
The BBC characterised the wider evening as an astonishing night of action in Zurich, with world records falling and the 400m hurdles among the highlights.
Beyond confirming the time and the venue, the available reporting focuses on the scale of the achievement.
Further details about the race, including margins over rivals and reaction, were not provided in the source material.
Why it matters
A world record in the 400m hurdles is a notable moment in athletics, according to the coverage. The sources do not provide further detail on the wider significance of the performance.
Frequently asked questions
What time did Alison dos Santos run?
According to the BBC, dos Santos clocked 45.80 seconds in the 400m hurdles.
Where did the record take place?
The record was set at the Zurich Diamond League meeting, as reported by the BBC.
What event did dos Santos break the record in?
He broke the world record in the men's 400m hurdles.