USA's Masai Russell has made a confident start to her campaign at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, winning the first heat of the women's 100m hurdles with a time of 12.53s. The Olympic champion and American record holder dominated the race, showcasing her smooth hurdling technique and powerful stride.
Russell finished well ahead of the field, with South Africa's Marione Fourie taking second place in 12.86s, and Ireland's Sarah Lavin securing the third qualifying spot in 12.94s.
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The commanding victory signals that Russell is in excellent form and ready to contend for another major title as she advances to the next round of the competition.