In an electrifying showcase of speed and agility, Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan surpassed the reigning world champion, Danielle Williams, to secure the top position in the 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational.
With an astonishing time of 12.40 seconds (0.9m/s), Amusan not only emerged victorious over the current world champion but also cemented her status as the fastest woman in the world.
This extraordinary triumph marks a significant milestone in Amusan’s athletic journey, propelling her to the forefront of the world rankings and surpassing American Tonea Marshall's previous world lead time of 12.42 seconds set in late April.
With the Paris 2024 Olympics looming on the horizon, Amusan's stellar performance in the 100m hurdles sends a clear message to her competitors: she is a formidable force to be reckoned with.
Minister of Sports Development John Enoh wasted no time in extending his heartfelt congratulations to Amusan for her remarkable feat, commending her for bringing honor to Nigeria. “Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, you stormed to an emphatic win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, clocking a time of 12.40s (0.9), a World Lead time!”
“You defeated World Champion Danielle Williams, who came 2nd in 12.46s, while Christina Clemons was 3rd in 12.54s. Tobi, you keep making our country proud.”
“Paris Olympics is around the corner, your performance gives us hope just like others, that Nigeria is set to break a jinx. Keep soaring, we are proud of you.”
Amusan's stellar performance in Jamaica adds to her impressive track record, showcasing her consistent excellence on the international stage.
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12.40s WL (+0.9 m/s) for the WR holder Tobi Amusan to take the women’s 100MH At the Jamaica Invitational
Danielle Williams 🇯🇲 SB 12.46s for second pic.twitter.com/QMPq9rFp5P
— YT: Bwoyatingz By Kareem (@BwoyaTingz) May 12, 2024
Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, you stormed to an emphatic win in the women's 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, clocking a time of 12.40s (0.9), a World Lead time!
You defeated World Champion Danielle Williams, who came 2nd in 12.46s, while Christina Clemons was… pic.twitter.com/wsvKt9Gflv
— Senator John Owan Enoh (@OwanEnoh) May 12, 2024