Auburn's Ja'Kobe Tharp breaks world record in 110 hurdles
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Auburn junior Ja’Kobe Tharp broke the world record in the 110-meter hurdles at 12.75 seconds Wednesday in the semifinal round on Day 1 of the NCAA outdoor track and field championships.
World finalist Ja’Kobe Tharp produced a stunning 12.75 run to break the world 110m hurdles record* at the NCAA Championships in Eugene
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