Devynne Charlton Secures Historic Third World Indoor 60m Hurdles Title

Bahamian athlete Devynne Charlton etched her name in World Athletics history on Sunday, March 22, 2026, by winning her third consecutive World Indoor 60m hurdles title at the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 26. Charlton equaled her own world record, crossing the finish line in 7.65 seconds.

Record-Equaling Performance

The 30-year-classic Charlton matched the world record she previously set at the 2024 World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, becoming the first athlete to win three successive world indoor 60m hurdles championships. World Athletics confirmed the performance is subject to ratification.

Podium Finish

Nadine Visser of the Netherlands claimed the silver medal with a time of 7.73 seconds. Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland secured the bronze, also clocking 7.73 seconds, setting a new Polish national record in the process.

Dominant Semifinal Run

Charlton signaled her intent in the semifinals, recording a time of 7.74 seconds, despite easing up near the finish line. Prior to that, Skrzyszowska and Ditaji Kambundji had jointly set a world lead of 7.76 seconds in the same round.

Charlton’s Career Highlights

Devynne Charlton has established herself as a dominant force in the 60m and 100m hurdles. She represented the Bahamas at the 2015 and 2017 World Athletics Championships, and competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing sixth in the 100m hurdles. Wikipedia details her extensive medal record, including silver at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the 2022 World Indoor Championships, where she set a national record of 7.81 seconds.

Recent Form

Charlton has been in exceptional form recently, with a world record of 7.67 seconds reported earlier this month. World Athletics on Facebook highlighted her performance, and a recent YouTube video showcased her dominance during the 2026 World Indoor Tour Gold.

Personal Bests

As of March 22, 2026, Devynne Charlton’s personal bests include:

• 60 Metres Hurdles: 7.65 seconds (World Record, AR, NR)
• 100 Metres Hurdles: 12.44 seconds (NR)
• 4×100 Metres Relay: 43.17 seconds
• 50 Metres Hurdles: 6.86 seconds