60 metres hurdles world record progression

The world record for the 60 metres hurdles is recognised by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport of athletics, for both men and women. The event is recognised in indoor settings only. The current men's record is 7.30 seconds, set by Britain's Colin Jackson on 6 March 1994 in Sindelfingen, Germany. The current women's record is held by Sweden's Susanna Kallur, with 7.68 seconds set in Karlsruhe, Germany on 10 February 2008.

An official world record was first recognised for this event by the governing body in 1987.

Men

Time Athlete Place Date
7.36 Greg Foster (USA)16 January 1987Los Angeles
7.36 Colin Jackson (GBR)12 February 1994Glasgow
7.30 Colin Jackson (GBR)6 March 1994Sindelfingen

Women

Time Athlete Place Date
7.74 Yordanka Donkova (BUL)14 February 1987Sofia
7.73 Cornelia Oschkenat (GDR)25 February 1989Vienna
7.71 Ludmila Engquist (URS)4 February 1990Chelyabinsk
7.69 Ludmila Engquist (URS)4 February 1990Chelyabinsk
7.68 Susanna Kallur (SWE)10 February 2008Karlsruhe

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