Nigerian sprint sensation Tobi Amusan has etched her name in the annals of athletics history, emerging as the world’s fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles with a blistering time of 12.40 seconds.
In a breathtaking display of speed and skill, the world record holder secured a commanding victory, leaving behind her competitors in awe.
Among them was Danielle Williams, the reigning world champion, who delivered an impressive performance with her best time of the season at 12.46 seconds.
Following closely behind was American athlete Christina Clemons, claiming the third spot with a time of 12.54 seconds.
Tobi Amusan’s remarkable triumph comes as a significant milestone just two months ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting the stage for an exhilarating competition on the world stage.
Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, took to his official handle to extend heartfelt congratulations to Amusan for her outstanding achievement.
“Take your flowers Tobi Amusan,” he wrote, “you stormed to an emphatic win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, clocking a time of 12.40s (0.9), a World Lead time! You defeated World Champion Danielle Williams, who came 2nd in 12.46s, while Christina Clemons was 3rd in 12.54s.”
Enoh continued to laud Amusan’s consistent excellence, highlighting her pivotal role in elevating Nigeria’s standing on the global athletics stage.
“Tobi, you keep making our country proud,” he exclaimed. “Paris Olympics is around the corner, your performance gives us hope just like others, that Nigeria is set to break a jinx. Keep soaring, we are proud of you.”
This triumph adds to Amusan’s recent string of remarkable achievements, including setting a new African record in the 60m hurdles event with a time of 7.77 seconds during the Astana Indoor Meet in Kazakhstan. This feat shattered a record that had stood for 25 years, previously held by Gloria Alozie.
With her exceptional talent and unwavering determination, Amusan is poised to lead the Nigerian team’s charge for gold medals at the upcoming Olympics, scheduled to commence on July 26 at France’s national stadium.
Her success serves as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the nation, reaffirming the limitless potential of Nigerian talent on the global stage.
