Rachid Muratake Wins 110m Hurdles Heat in Season’s Best at Paris Diamond League

Japanese hurdler Rachid Muratake stormed to a season’s best (SB) of 13.08s (1.4 m/s) to clinch victory in the first heat of the men’s 110m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League meet.

It was a thrilling photo finish as Dylan Beard of the United States also clocked 13.08s, marking a new personal best (PB) for the fast-rising American. Beard narrowly missed out on the top spot but showcased impressive form and potential heading into the finals.

Another American, Trey Cunningham, was just a whisker behind, finishing third with 13.10s in a closely contested race that underlined the depth of talent in the sprint hurdles field.

Final Results – Men’s 110mH Heat 1:

1. 🇯🇵 Rachid Muratake – 13.08s (SB)

2. 🇺🇸 Dylan Beard – 13.08s (PB)

3. 🇺🇸 Trey Cunningham – 13.10s

4. 🇺🇸 Jamal Britt – 13.12s

5. 🇫🇷 Just Kwaou-Mathey – 13.15s

6. 🇪🇸 Asier Martínez – 13.34s

7. 🇺🇸 Eric Edwards – 13.35s

8. 🇫🇷 Aurel Manga – 13.37s

With the final set to be even more competitive, all eyes will be on Muratake and Beard as they go head-to-head once more in a bid for Diamond League glory.