Potomac native and Bullis School alumna Masai Russell set an Olympics trials record in the 100 meter hurdles and secured her spot on the U.S. team at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Russell blazed across the track in 12.25 seconds – the fastest time of the year – breaking Gail Devers’ 24-year old record.
Pure emotion from Masai Russell as she sets an Olympic Trials record in the 100m hurdles. #TrackFieldTrials24 pic.twitter.com/HOCC66dYsI
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Bullis is having a banner year in track and field. Russell will join current Bullis sophomore Quincy Wilson – part of the pool for the men’s 4 x 400 meters – in Paris.
