Budapest 26 World Athletics Championships Men's 110m Hurdles Preview
The men's 110m hurdles at the Budapest 26 World Athletics Championships is set to feature fierce competition with the world's most ambitious athletes.
Important names such as Ja'Kobe Tharp, Jamal Britt, Trey Cunningham, and Cordell Tinch will take to the track for medals in the men's 110m hurdles events at the Budapest 26 World Athletics Championships.
Race Schedule and Program Details
The men's 110m hurdles semi-finals at the Budapest 26 World Athletics Championships will begin on Friday, September 11 at 8:21 PM local time.
The highly anticipated grand final of the championship will take place on the same day, Friday, September 11, at 9:49 PM.
World Record Holder Ja'Kobe Tharp
Representing the United States, Ja'Kobe Tharp enters as the world leader and world record holder with a time of 12.75 seconds run in Eugene on June 10, 2026.
Tharp comes into the competition carrying the title of the fastest man in history after breaking Aries Merritt's 2012 record during the NCAA Championships.
Strong Competitors and Current Form
Jamal Britt is one of the championship's strongest challengers, backed by his five Diamond League victories this year and a 12.86 performance at the Prefontaine Classic.
Cordell Tinch arrives at the tournament with the title of world champion, while Trey Cunningham enters in strong form following his personal best of 12.98 run in Rome.
Other International Athletes Taking to the Track
Experienced names from Jamaica such as Orlando Bennett and Tyler Mason are also among the strong contenders in the medal battle.
The race will also feature athletes including Rachid Muratake, Enrique Llopis, Demario Prince, Jason Joseph, Just Kwaou-Mathey, Shunsuke Izumiya, Jakub Szymański, Jamar Marshall, and Bradley Franklin.