Masai Russell wins gold in women's 100-meter hurdles at Paris Olympics
Masai Russell wins gold in women's 100-meter hurdles at Paris Olympics by a torso width, narrowly defeating Cyrena Samba-Mayela. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn wins bronze. Russell's victory reminiscent of Noah Lyles' win in the 100-meter sprint earlier in the week.
Key Points
- Masai Russell wins gold in women's 100-meter hurdles by one one-hundredth of a second
- Defeated Cyrena Samba-Mayela and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn
- Reminiscent of Noah Lyles' narrow win in the 100-meter sprint
Pros
- Masai Russell's first Olympic gold medal
- Exciting and close race
- Impressive performance by the athletes