Tobi Amusan claims second place in 200m at Jamaica meet
Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, began her season with a strong performance in Jamaica. She finished second in the women’s 200m at the Velocity Fest, clocking a season’s best of 23.25 seconds. Amusan continues to show her versatility on the track as she prepares for upcoming international competitions. Her next major race will see her return to the 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan finished second in the women’s 200m at the Velocity Fest in Jamaica with a time of 23.25 seconds.
- The race was won by Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah, who clocked 22.61 seconds.
- Another Jamaican, Ackera Nugent, finished third with a time of 23.35 seconds.
- This was Amusan’s first race since the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where she was Nigeria’s only medallist.
- She is confirmed to compete in the 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, part of the Diamond League series.
