Nigeria’s sprint hurdles queen, Tobi Amusan, delivered another outstanding performance on the international stage by claiming victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a blistering time of 12.28 seconds.
The reigning Nigerian star pulled away from a world-class field to comfortably finish ahead of American duo Grace Stark, who crossed the line in 12.38 seconds, and Alaysha Johnson, who settled for third place in 12.39 seconds. Amusan’s commanding display further underlined her status as one of the world’s leading hurdlers.
Remarkably, the Paris triumph marks the third time in the 2026 season that Amusan has clocked an impressive 12.28 seconds, highlighting her remarkable consistency and top form as the athletics season gathers momentum. Her repeated elite performances have strengthened expectations of more podium finishes in the months ahead.
The latest victory adds another major milestone to Amusan’s impressive campaign and reinforces her credentials as a strong contender for global honours. With her speed, technique and consistency reaching elite levels, the Nigerian superstar continues to fly the country’s flag high on the world athletics stage.
