Alison dos Santos ran 45.80 and still had time to wonder why he sprinted past his own shadow.
Alison dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich
Brazil's Alison dos Santos shattered the men's 400m hurdles world record at the Diamond League in Zurich, clocking 45.80 seconds. The 24-year-old's blistering time eclipsed the previous mark, cementing his status as the event's dominant force and setting the stage for a golden era in the discipline.
Source: Alison dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record in Zurich — BBC
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