Nigerian sprint sensation Tobi Amusan delivered yet another electrifying performance on Sunday, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League—and breaking a six-year meet record in the process.
Amusan, who is no stranger to the big stage, clocked an astonishing 12.45 seconds, shaving off six-hundredths of a second from the previous meet record of 12.51 seconds set by American Brianna McNeal in 2018. The victory also marked her season’s best, a timely reminder of why she remains one of the most feared hurdlers in the world.
Although the race took place before the main television broadcast, Amusan made sure no one would forget it anytime soon. With a powerful start and flawless execution over the hurdles, she surged ahead of the pack and crossed the finish line with visible ease and command.
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Close on her heels was Nadine Visser of the Netherlands, who also clocked a season’s best of 12.67 seconds to claim second place. Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland rounded out the podium with a solid 12.69 seconds, also a season’s best.
Other standout performances included:
• Ditaji Kambundji (Switzerland) – 12.71s (SB)
• Giada Carmassi (Italy) – 12.81s (PB)
• Elena Carraro (Italy) – 12.89s
• Destiny Huven (USA) – 12.93s
• Sacha Alessandrini (France) – 12.96s (SB)
• Karin Strametz (Austria) – 13.08s (SB)
With a legal wind reading of +1.2, conditions were just right—and Amusan took full advantage.
A Champion in Her Element
The 2022 World Champion and world record holder has long proven that she’s more than a moment—she’s a movement. Sunday’s victory adds another milestone to her growing list of accolades and sends a strong signal ahead of upcoming international competitions.
For Nigerian athletics, Amusan’s continued brilliance is more than a headline—it’s a story of grit, pride, and global recognition. And for Amusan herself, it’s clear she’s still running her own race—setting records, raising standards, and rewriting history, one meet at a time.
