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Fatoumata Diallo sets new national record in 400 meters hurdles

Athlete Fatoumata Diallo established a new national record in the 400 meters hurdles, clocking 53.30 seconds at the Zurich Meeting.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Fatoumata Diallo, the Portuguese hurdler, set a new national record in the 400 meters hurdles with a time of 53.30 seconds. The race took place during the Zurich Meeting, a major athletics competition in Switzerland.

With this time, Diallo improved on her previous record by 25 hundredths of a second, which she had set during the European Championships in Birmingham. Her performance stood out among the athletes present at the competition and solidified her position in women's athletics in Portugal.

In addition to achieving a new record, the athlete also secured fourth place in the race, which qualified her for the Diamond League final. This competition is one of the most prestigious events in the global athletics circuit.

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The time of 53.30 seconds represents a significant advancement in Diallo's career, as she has been demonstrating progress in her performances in hurdle events.

The athlete has been an example of determination in sports, and her recent victory adds value to the growing reputation of Portuguese athletics on the international stage. Diallo's performance is expected to inspire other young athletes in Portugal.

The Diamond League final, which represents the pinnacle of the season for many elite athletes, will be an opportunity for Diallo to showcase her potential further and compete against the best hurdlers in the world.

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