Ja’Kobe Tharp Breaks 110m Hurdles World Record at NCAA Championships
American Ja’Kobe Tharp, 20, set a new world record in the 110m hurdles at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday. He finished the race in 12.75 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 12.80 seconds held by Olympic champion Aries Merritt since 2012. This achievement marks the first world record set at the NCAA championships since 1976.
American athlete Ja’Kobe Tharp, 20, established a new world record in the 110m hurdles at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships. The event took place on Wednesday at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Tharp completed the race in 12.75 seconds, an improvement on the previous record.
His performance surpassed the former world record of 12.80 seconds, which was set by fellow American and Olympic champion Aries Merritt in Brussels in 2012.
Tharp’s record-breaking run also marks a significant historical moment for the NCAA championships, as it is the first world record to be set at the event since 1976.
According to The Guardian Sport, Tharp’s record was achieved during the heats of the 110m hurdles event.
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