Eugene athlete breaks 110m hurdles world record | JQJO

EUGENE, Oregon — Ja’Kobe Tharp set a new men’s 110-meter hurdles world record on Wednesday at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon, breaking a global mark that had stood since 2012. Competing at Hayward Field during a high-stakes day of national collegiate finals, Tharp delivered an explosive start and maintained flawless technique over the barriers to complete a record-breaking run that immediately drew widespread attention from the track and field community and national media. Meet officials recognized the performance as a new world standard, confirming that he is now the fastest athlete in history in the 110-meter hurdles.

The race quickly emerged as one of the defining moments of the championships, underscoring the high level of competition at this year’s meet. Tharp’s hurdle speed and clean execution over the final stretch distinguished his performance in an event where fractions of a second separate contenders. His achievement joins a series of strong results and record-breaking efforts across multiple disciplines at Hayward Field, reinforcing the NCAA Championships’ reputation as a showcase for world-class track and field talent and elevating his status on the international stage.