Nadine Visser edged out Pia Skrzyszowska for the 110m hurdles gold at Golden Spike Ostrava 2026

Nadine Visser (Netherlands) ultimately claimed a hard-fought 110m hurdles victory at the Golden Spike Ostrava 2026, clocking 12.65 sec. The Dutch athlete executed a flawless final three hurdles to snatch the win just ahead of Poland’s indoor standout Pia Skrzyszowska, who finished a microscopic hair behind in 12.66 sec.

The depth of the race was on full display as South Africa’s Marione Fourie rounded out the podium positions in third place, clocking an impressive 12.68 sec to keep the top three finishers within 0.03 sec of one another.

American hurdle star Tonea Marshall crossed the line in fourth place with a solid time of 12.78 sec, while Ireland’s Sarah Lavin finished fifth in 12.89 sec. The local Czech crowd loudly rallied behind national athlete Helena Jiranova, who fought hard against the elite international field to secure eighth place.

In men’s 110m hurdles event, Cuba’s rising hurdle star Kendry Menendez put on a masterclass, speeding past an elite European contingent to take a commanding victory. The 20-year-old Cuban talent got off to a smooth start and handled the barriers flawlessly, pulling away over the final few flights to stop the clock in an impressive 13.14 sec(+0.3 m/s). The performance marks another major milestone for Menéndez as he continues to assert his dominance on the senior outdoor circuit.

Belgium’s Michael Obasuyi mounted a strong chase down the straightaway, executing a clean race to lock down second place in a solid 13.31 seconds. Former European champion Asier Martínez of Spain held off a tight pack behind him to secure the final spot on the podium, finishing third in 13.45 seconds.

Poland’s seasoned competitor Damian Czykier finished just outside the podium positions in fourth place at 13.49 seconds, a mere hundredth ahead of Cyprus’ Milan Trajkovic (13.50). Reigning world indoor champion Jakub Szymanski of Poland settled for sixth place with a time of 13.52 seconds, while Czech multi-event specialist Jonas Kolomazník treated the home crowd to a seventh-place finish (13.67), edging out America’s Freddie Crittenden on the photo finish.