Tobi Amusan has again set the bar high as she becomes the world’s fastest woman in 100m hurdles.
Tobi Amusan has become the world’s fastest woman after setting a new record in the women’s 100m hurdles in a time of 12.40 seconds at the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston.
The world record holder beat Danielle Williams, the world champion, who clocked her best time of the season at 12.46 seconds. Following closely was American Christina Clemons, who claimed the third spot with a time of 12.54 seconds.
John Enoh, the minister of sports development, took to his X handle to congratulate Amusan on the feat.
He wrote:
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.
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