Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan produced an outstanding performance to win the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco on Sunday.
The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in 12.28 seconds, finishing ahead of Devynne Charlton, who recorded 12.40 seconds, and Nadine Visser, who came third in 12.47 seconds.
The victory marked Amusan’s second career win in the event at the Rabat Diamond League and saw her set a new meeting record. Her time of 12.28 seconds erased the previous mark of 12.45 seconds, which she established at the same competition last year.
It was also Amusan’s first Diamond League triumph of the season after finishing third and second in her opening two races.
Starting strongly from lane four, the Nigerian matched her rivals over the opening hurdles before taking control of the race after the third barrier. She gradually increased her advantage and pulled clear of the field in the closing stages.
With victory already in sight, Amusan powered through the final hurdles and comfortably crossed the line first, equalling her season’s best time.
The former world champion will now turn her attention to the next Diamond League meeting, the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome, Italy, scheduled for June 4.
