In a recent development, World Athletics has ratified two women’s world records. Firstly, Devynne Charlton from the Bahamas set a new indoor 60m hurdles record of 7.65 seconds at the Glasgow World Indoor Championships on March 3rd, 2024. This record-breaking performance earned her the global title and left her feeling proud of her achievement. Charlton had previously shared the world record with Tia Jones from the United States. However, after improving upon it by just 0.02 seconds in Glasgow, Charlton expressed how much this accomplishment meant to her and credited her hard work both on and off the track for her success.
In another event, Peres Jepchirchir from Kenya set a new women-only world marathon record of 2:16:16 at the TCS London Marathon on April 21st, 2024. The competition for this race was fierce as runners aimed to break Mary Keitany’s previous record of 2:19:41. Jepchirchir managed to achieve this feat, finishing ahead of her competitors to claim the world record. Her victory in London marked a special moment as it was the first time that four women had finished a marathon under 2:17, showcasing the high level of competition in the race.
