Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan stunned the athletics world by clocking a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds to win the 100m hurdles at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. Amusan’s victory comes just months before the Paris 2024 Olympics, solidifying her status as a top contender.
Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, showcased her incredible talent once again by claiming victory at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston.
Clocking a world-leading time of 12.40 seconds with a wind speed of 0.9m/s, Amusan outpaced her rivals, including world champion Danielle Williams and American Christina Clemons. Williams finished second with a season’s best time of 12.46 seconds, while Clemons took third place with 12.54 seconds.
Amusan’s remarkable performance has propelled her to the top of the world rankings, surpassing American Tonea Marshall, who previously held the world-leading time of 12.42 seconds set in late April.
With the Paris 2024 Olympics just two months away, Amusan’s victory signals her readiness to compete at the highest level on the global stage.
John Enoh, the minister of sports development, congratulated Amusan on her outstanding achievement.
Amusan’s world-leading time not only reaffirms her status as one of the world’s best hurdlers but also sets the stage for an exciting showdown at the upcoming Olympics in Paris.