Aries Merritt shatters world record 12.80 at 2012 Brussels Diamond League

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After chasing the mark since winning the Olympic gold, Aries Merritt shattered the world record in the 110 meter hurdles, running what he described as a "near perfect" race to lower the record from Dayron Robles's 12.87 to 12.80 seconds. Aries talks post-race about how he took the pressure off himself in Brussels in his final race of the season.