Masai Russell
![]() Russell at University of Kentucky 2019 | |
Personal information | |
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Born | Potomac, Maryland, U.S. | June 17, 2000
Home town | Potomac, Maryland |
Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
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Country | United States |
Sport | Athletics/Track |
Event(s) | 400 meters hurdles, 100 meters hurdles, 100 meters |
College team | Kentucky Wildcats |
Coached by | Lonnie Greene |
Achievements and titles | |
World finals |
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Masai Russell (born June 17, 2000) is an American track and field sprinter, and hurdler. Russell is the U.S NCAA Record holder in the 100m hurdles.[1] Russell holds personal bests of 12.25 seconds over 100m hurdles which is tied for #4 of all time, 7.75 seconds over 60 metres hurdles, which is #13 of all time and 54.66 seconds over 400 metres hurdles.
Masai finished 1st at U.S Olympic Trials 2024 in the 100mh with a time of 12.25 (PB) to qualify her for the Olympic Games in Paris.
Masai finished third at the 2023 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships qualifying to represent USA at the World Championships.
Prep
[edit]Masai Russell is a class of 2018 Bullis School and class of 2022 University of Kentucky alum.
References
[edit]- ^ "L'Américaine Masai Russell démarre fort aux Texas Relays" [American Masai Russell starts strong at Texas Relays]. L'Équipe (in French). April 1, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.