Brazilian hurdler Alison dos Santos has set a new world record in the men’s 400m hurdles, clocking 45.80 seconds at the Diamond League meeting, as reported by
Toda Palavra, a TV BRICS partner.
The performance improved the previous world record by 0.14 seconds and made Alison dos Santos the first athlete to break the 45.90-second barrier in the event. The Brazilian dominated the race from the opening stages and delivered the fastest 400m hurdles performance ever recorded.
The world record comes one month after Alison dos Santos recorded the fastest time in the world in 2026 at the Troféu Brasil in Sao Paulo. He completed the race in 46.48 seconds, moving to the top of the global rankings at the time. This result also marks Alison dos Santos’ fourth victory in the 400m hurdles at a Diamond League meeting this season.
The Brazilian is now among the leading contenders for the Diamond League final, scheduled for 4 and 5 September, as reported by the source.