‘Nigerian sprint queen and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, turned heads over the weekend—not just with her season-best performance on the track, but also with a bold new hairstyle that left fans talking.
Amusan competed at the Diamond League meet in Eugene, Oregon, finishing second in the women’s 100m hurdles with a time of 12.47 seconds, her fastest of the season so far.
She was narrowly beaten by Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico, who clocked 12.42 seconds to win the race.
The performance marked a strong return to form for the Nigerian star as she ramps up preparations ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Amusan had a solid start, held strong through the middle phases, and maintained her composure despite pressure from a competitive field.
Her finish in Eugene is a signal of renewed momentum as the season heads into its critical phase.
However, aside from her impressive on-track showing, it was Amusan’s fresh clean-shaven look that stole the spotlight on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where fans couldn’t hold back their admiration.
The new look, paired with her elite performance, triggered a wave of reactions online, ranging from praise to humor, with many applauding her confidence and simplicity.
Here are some of the viral reactions from X:
@preshfed: “Businesslike and aside from being the African Queen that she is. I love women wearing low cuts or when clean shaven. They are usually smart, beautiful, and do not allow for unnecessary makeups that consume so much time and money.”
@eloks: “Armani Aerodynamics to make her faster.”
@Hakyman: “Fresh breeze is required. But it is giving African queen.”
@Ibrahim Folarin: “Gorimapa Tobi 🤣🤣”
@Femii: “She’s going for full aerodynamics this September 😂”
@favorite: “Because na only who serious dey get that hairstyle. Eg Tebogo.”
Amusan, who remains a strong medal contender for Nigeria at the upcoming Olympics, continues to inspire fans not just with her athleticism but also with her unapologetic personal style and confidence.
