Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, served a timely reminder of her elite status with a scintillating second-place finish at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, clocking an impressive 12.38 seconds.
Despite finishing behind Jamaica’s rising star Ackera Nugent, who stormed to victory in 12.32 seconds, Amusan’s performance reaffirmed her consistency and competitiveness on the global stage. American veteran Kendra Harrison came third in 12.50 seconds.
The race was a high-stakes showdown between some of the world’s best hurdlers, but Amusan’s execution and composure kept her firmly in the mix, sending a clear message to her rivals with just two months to go before the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Having set the current world record of 12.12 seconds at this very track in 2022, Amusan’s return to Eugene was a powerful demonstration of form and focus as she eyes another podium finish—and possibly another title—at the 20th World Championships scheduled for September in Japan.
With this performance, the 27-year-old Nigerian star continues to underline her status as one of the favorites for gold, and her latest outing adds further momentum to her championship preparations.
As the countdown to Tokyo begins, Amusan’s statement is clear: she’s ready to reclaim her crown.
