SILESIA, Poland – Nigerian sprint icon Tobi Amusan has achieved another remarkable feat in her illustrious athletic career, clinching the top spot in the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the Silesia Diamond League and setting a new meet record with a time of 12.34 seconds.
Amusan, who holds the world record for the event, delivered a commanding performance, despite a slow start and overcoming personal challenges including injuries to her hamstring and knee.
The sprinter managed to edge past the USA’s Kendra Harrison, who finished second with a time of 12.35 seconds.
2019 world champion Nia Ali of the USA placed third, crossing the finish line at 12.38 seconds.
The Commonwealth Gold Medalist demonstrated her renowned resilience and prowess, putting on a nail-biting race against Harrison and producing a strong finish.
Jamaican champion Megan Tapper finished fourth, ahead of fellow Jamaican Danielle Williams in fifth place.
This victory marks Amusan’s fastest time this season, matching Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s meeting record (MR).
The result propels her to the top of the Diamond League standings, seven points ahead of Camacho-Quinn, who did not feature in a Diamond League meet this season for the first time.
Amusan’s triumph in Silesia follows her recent win at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm, solidifying her position as a leading contender for Budapest’s upcoming World Athletics Championships.
Her Silesia win is her second consecutive Diamond League victory this season, demonstrating her successful and strategic build-up to what could be her third successful title defense.
Expressing her joy and gratitude in a Facebook post on Sunday, Jjuly 16, 2023, Amusan gave thanks to God, her coach, her team, and her supportive fans.
“One race at a time, my coach has always told me that, and I’m happy to have finished here with another season’s best and the meeting record,” she wrote, basking in the glory of her new victory. “All Glory to God and a big shout out (to) my coach and my entire team as well as my ever-supportive fans.”
