Khaleb McRae breaks 400m World Record, Jordan Anthony produces 60m world lead

Arkansas Razorbacks athletes shine at Tyson Invitational with record-breaking performances

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The first day of the Tyson Invitational track and field meet in Fayetteville, Arkansas saw several standout performances by Razorbacks athletes. Professional runner Khaleb McRae broke the 400m world record with a time of 44.52 seconds, while Arkansas alum Jordan Anthony set the 2026 world lead in the 60m with a time of 6.43 seconds.

Why it matters

These record-breaking performances by Razorbacks athletes highlight the program's continued excellence in track and field, especially in sprinting events. The Tyson Invitational is a prestigious annual meet that attracts top collegiate and professional talent from across the country, making these achievements all the more impressive.

The details

McRae's 400m world record time of 44.52 seconds surpassed the previous American record of 44.52 set by Michael Norman in 2018, which was not ratified due to drug testing protocol issues. McRae's time is expected to be officially recognized as the new world record by World Athletics. In the 60m, Jordan Anthony, a former Razorback, won the event with a world-leading time of 6.43 seconds, bettering the previous meet and facility record of 6.46 seconds set by Terrance Trammell in 2003.

  • The Tyson Invitational track and field meet took place on February 14, 2026.

The players

Khaleb McRae

A professional track and field athlete who broke the 400m world record at the Tyson Invitational with a time of 44.52 seconds.

Jordan Anthony

A former Arkansas Razorbacks track and field athlete who set the 2026 world lead in the 60m with a time of 6.43 seconds at the Tyson Invitational.

Christopher Morales Williams

A Canadian track and field athlete who previously held the Randal Tyson Track Center facility record in the 400m with a time of 44.49 seconds, though it was not ratified as a world record.

Michael Norman

A track and field athlete from the University of Southern California who previously held the American record in the 400m with a time of 44.52 seconds, though it was not ratified as a world record due to drug testing protocol issues.

Terrance Trammell

A former track and field athlete who previously held the meet and facility record in the 60m with a time of 6.46 seconds at the Tyson Invitational.

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What they’re saying

“Khaleb McRae's performance was truly remarkable, breaking the 400m world record in such a prestigious meet. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of our Razorbacks athletes.”

— Dave Van Horn, Arkansas Razorbacks Head Coach (arkansasrazorbacks.com)

“I'm so proud of Jordan for setting the 2026 world lead in the 60m. He's a testament to the excellence of our program and the support we provide to our student-athletes, even after they graduate.”

— Lance Harter, Arkansas Razorbacks Track and Field Head Coach (arkansasrazorbacks.com)

What’s next

The Tyson Invitational will continue over the next two days, with more opportunities for Razorbacks athletes to showcase their talents on the national stage.

The takeaway

The record-breaking performances by Khaleb McRae and Jordan Anthony at the Tyson Invitational demonstrate the continued excellence and dominance of the Arkansas Razorbacks track and field program, cementing their status as one of the premier collegiate athletic programs in the country.