The current world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, proved to be the quickest over the barriers, setting a new world-leading time of 12.40 (with a wind speed of 0.9m/s).
Despite leading for the majority of the race, Danielle Williams, a two-time world champion, lost her rhythm over the final two hurdles, ultimately finishing second with a time of 12.46.
“This is the healthiest I’ve been. It’s a pain-free season compared to other years,” World Athletics website quoted Amusan to have said.
“I told myself: ‘I’m not getting a DQ today’. I’m not the best of starters, but looking at how I executed today, it could have been better, but I am thankful for the win.”
Nigeria’s Minister of Sports, John Enoh, took to his X handle to congratulate the Nigerian athletics queen for her latest feat.
“Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, 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.
“Tobi, you keep making our country proud. 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,” Enoh wrote.
Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, 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… pic.twitter.com/wsvKt9Gflv
— Senator John Owan Enoh (@OwanEnoh) May 12, 2024
Amusan’s win precedes the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer, where she is anticipated to spearhead Team Nigeria’s quest for a medal haul at the games.