Ja'Kobe Tharp Sets New 110m Hurdles World Record

Ja'Kobe Tharp set a new world record in the 110m hurdles with a time of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships in Oregon. The 20-year-old surpassed the previous record of 12.80 seconds held by Aries Merritt since 2012, surprising even himself with his exceptional performance.

American hurdler Ja'Kobe Tharp shattered the 110 metres hurdles world record with a remarkable time of 12.75 seconds at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday.

The 20-year-old athlete bettered the prior record of 12.80 seconds established by Olympic champion Aries Merritt in 2012, capturing widespread admiration for his stupendous speed.

In his post-race comments, Tharp expressed his surprise, stating, "I knew I had that in my legs, but breaking the world record wasn't part of the plan today. I'm speechless." Tharp's performance sent a strong message as he aims to establish himself on the international track circuit.