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 |
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7.36 | ![]() | 16 January 1987 | Los Angeles |
7.36 | ![]() | 12 February 1994 | Glasgow |
7.30 | ![]() | 6 March 1994 | Sindelfingen |
Women
Time | Athlete | Place | Date |
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7.74 | ![]() | 14 February 1987 | Sofia |
7.73 | ![]() | 25 February 1989 | Vienna |
7.71 | ![]() | 4 February 1990 | Chelyabinsk |
7.69 | ![]() | 4 February 1990 | Chelyabinsk |
7.68 | ![]() | 10 February 2008 | Karlsruhe |
References
- World Records. World Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- 60 Metres Hurdles World Record Progression. IAAF Statistics Handbook, Sopot 2014. IAAF (2014). pp. 295, 340-41.
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