Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan on Sunday, claimed her first Diamond League win of the season in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Gatekeepers News reports that the Nigerian athlete won the hurdles with an impressive time of 12.52 seconds at the Olympic Stadium.
Amu defeated Sarah Avalanche of Ireland, who finished second in 12.73 seconds, while Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland claimed the third spot in 12.78 seconds.
On Friday, Amusan came second behind Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn at the Lausanne Diamond League.
The reigning world champion and record holder finished the 100m hurdles with a season-best matching time of 12.47 seconds.
The Commonwealth Games champion will defend her title at the World Athletics Championship later this year in Budapest.
The 26-year-old had a stellar 2022 where she delivered brilliant performances at the Diamond League, Commonwealth Games, and World Athletics Championships.
Amusan became the first Nigerian world champion after she clocked a wind-aided 12.06 seconds — ineligible as a world record because of +2.5 meters per second strong wind.
She consolidated her feat with a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games before retaining her Diamond League title to put a brilliant wrap on her season.
In February, the Sprinter was nominated for the 2023 Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award which recognises individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year under review.
