American hurdler Masai Russell has won the 2026 Wanda Diamond League women’s 100m hurdles title after producing a dominant performance in the final in Brussels.
Russell crossed the line in 12.20 seconds, setting a new meeting record and adding the Diamond Trophy to an already impressive season.
Russell dominates Diamond League final
The Olympic champion took control of the race from the early hurdles and maintained her advantage to secure victory.
Her winning time of 12.20 seconds came just days after she set a world record of 12.09 seconds in Zurich, underlining her remarkable form late in the season.
Charlton breaks national record
Bahamas star Devynne Charlton finished second in 12.33 seconds, lowering her national record in the process.
Jamaica’s Megan Simmonds claimed third place with 12.43 seconds, completing the podium.
Tobi Amusan finishes fourth
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan crossed the line in 12.54 seconds to finish fourth.
The former world record holder narrowly missed out on a podium place in what was one of the most competitive races of the Diamond League finale.
Amusan misses fourth Diamond League title
Amusan entered the 2026 season hoping to add another Diamond Trophy to the three titles she won between 2021 and 2023.
Despite missing the podium in Brussels, the Nigerian had enjoyed a strong campaign, including victories in Rabat and Paris earlier in the season.
Russell caps outstanding season
The victory confirms Russell as one of the dominant figures in women’s sprint hurdles.
With a world record and Diamond League title now secured in the same season, the American finishes the campaign with major momentum.
For Amusan, fourth place in Brussels brings her Diamond League season to a close, although she remains one of Nigeria’s leading athletics stars on the global stage.