Nigerian World record holder Tobi Amusan has won the 100m hurdles at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland, setting a new record at 12.34s.
Her performance turned out to be the season’s best as a new record holder in the Chorzow, Poland event.
From a slow start in the race, Amusan left behind her USA’s Kendra Harrison, who finished second in a time of 12.35s to a second position, and the 2019 world champion Nia Ali of the USA who finished third in 12.38s.
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Amusan, the Commonwealth Gold Medalist from a wobbled start produced a strong finish to win the highly competitive women’s 100m hurdles ahead of her rivals for next month’s World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
Though she put up a fantastic performance, Amusan said it was not an easy race as she is battling injuries in her hamstring and knee.
Commenting on a Facebook post on Sunday evening, the world record holder celebrating her new victory, said, “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 said.
“All Glory to God and a big shout out (to) my coach and my entire team as well as my ever-supportive fans,” Amusan said.
