60 metres hurdles world record progression
The world record for the 60 metres hurdles is recognised by World Athletics, the governing body for the sport of athletics, for both men and women. The event is recognised in indoor settings only. The current men's record is 7.30 seconds, set by Britain's Colin Jackson on 6 March 1994 in Sindelfingen, Germany. The current women's record is held by Sweden's Susanna Kallur, with 7.68 seconds set in Karlsruhe, Germany on 10 February 2008.
An official world record was first recognised for this event by the governing body in 1987.
Men
| Time | Athlete | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.36 |  Greg Foster (USA) | 16 January 1987 | Los Angeles |
| 7.36 |  Colin Jackson (GBR) | 12 February 1994 | Glasgow |
| 7.30 | Colin Jackson (GBR) | 6 March 1994 | Sindelfingen |
Women
| Time | Athlete | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.74 |  Yordanka Donkova (BUL) | 14 February 1987 | Sofia |
| 7.73 |  Cornelia Oschkenat (GDR) | 25 February 1989 | Vienna |
| 7.71 |  Ludmila Engquist (URS) | 4 February 1990 | Chelyabinsk |
| 7.69 | Ludmila Engquist (URS) | 4 February 1990 | Chelyabinsk |
| 7.68 |  Susanna Kallur (SWE) | 10 February 2008 | Karlsruhe |
References
- World Records. World Athletics. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- 60 Metres Hurdles World Record Progression. IAAF Statistics Handbook, Sopot 2014. IAAF (2014). pp. 295, 340-41.
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