Tobiloba Amusan, the reigning African champion and record holder in the 100m Hurdles event, displayed her prowess at the Diamond League meet held in Stockholm on Thursday. Despite finishing second, Amusan expressed satisfaction with her performance, describing it as a “solid race.”
Clocking in at an impressive time of 12.50 seconds, Amusan trailed behind the reigning Olympic champion, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn from Puerto Rico, who clinched victory with a time of 12.46 seconds.
This notable achievement has catapulted Amusan into a formidable position in the race for the final Diamond League meeting scheduled in Zurich this September.
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With just two more races to go, at the Athletissima in Lausanne, Switzerland on August 26 and the Allianz Memorial Van Damme in Brussels, Belgium on September 2, Amusan has already accumulated 22 points. Consequently, her spot among the final eight in Zurich appears secure.
After her recent national title win in Benin City, Edo State, where she set a Championship record of 12.54 seconds, Amusan expressed her eagerness for the upcoming World Championships in Oregon, USA. She intends to represent Nigeria and Africa with pride, aiming to make the podium in the 100m Hurdles event.
Taking to her official Facebook page, Amusan shared her excitement, stating, “A solid race today! 12.50s for second place tonight at the Stockholm Diamond League. Grateful for another healthy meet.”
She also expressed anticipation for the World Championships, which will be held in the same stadium where she clinched the NCAA 100mh title in 2017 while representing the University of Texas, El Paso.
With her impressive form and unwavering determination, Amusan is set to make a mark on the world stage and further elevate Nigeria’s reputation in athletics.
