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| World record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan |
W orld record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is gearing up for the semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games today at the Stade de France. Amusan secured her spot in the semi-finals with a strong performance, clocking 12.49 seconds to beat USA’s Alaysha Johnson (12.61 seconds) and Janeek Brown (12.84 seconds).
In the semi-finals, Amusan will face reigning world champion Danielle Williams, USA’s Grace Stark, Bahamas' Devynne Charlton, and four other competitors. The top two from each of the three semi-final races will automatically advance to the final on Saturday, along with the two fastest non-automatic qualifiers.
Amusan’s impressive performance in the heats placed her second overall, just behind Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn from Puerto Rico, who ran 12.42 seconds.
The 27-year-old hurdler, who is in high spirits, expressed confidence about her performance this season. Reflecting on her previous Olympic experiences, she said, “The first time I came as an Olympian, I was like 18/19; the second time, I think I was a little bit experienced, and I didn’t get on the podium. This time I think, it’s my season.”
Amusan has been in exceptional form leading up to the Games, including a season’s best and world lead of 12.40 seconds at the Jamaican Athletics Invitational in May. She also set the African 60m hurdles indoor record twice earlier this year and won her third consecutive African Games title in Ghana.
With three Diamond League titles, two Commonwealth Games gold medals, two African championships, and three African Games gold medals to her name, Amusan is a formidable competitor. As she prepares for the semi-finals, all eyes will be on her as she aims for Olympic success.
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