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Zhoya breaks 110m hurdles world record

Updated on: 22 August,2021 08:31 AM IST  |  Nairobi
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Zhoya, 19, who was born in Australia to a Zimbabwean father and French mother, ran 12.72 seconds to claim gold which improved his semi-final time on Friday by 0.21sec

Zhoya breaks 110m hurdles world record

France's Sasha Zhoya (L) celebrates after crossing the finish line in the final of the men's 110m hurdles during the U20 World Athletics Championships at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi. Pic/AFP

France’s Sasha Zhoya broke the men’s under-20s 110m hurdles world record for a second time in 24 hours on Saturday to claim the title at the age group World Athletics Championships in Kenya.


Zhoya, 19, who was born in Australia to a Zimbabwean father and French mother, ran 12.72 seconds to claim gold which improved his semi-final time on Friday by 0.21sec.


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