Amusan set for Diamond League opener in Shanghai
Tobi Amusan is preparing to kick off her 2026 Diamond League season in Shanghai, shortly after competing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana. The Nigerian hurdler is leading her country’s team and is scheduled to run in the women’s 100m hurdles on the opening day in Accra. Amusan has a strong track record at the African Championships, with multiple gold medals in both hurdles and relay events. She will face top international competitors in Shanghai, including world and Olympic champions.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan will compete in the women’s 100m hurdles at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra before heading to Shanghai for the Diamond League.
- She has previously won gold medals in the 100m hurdles and 4x100m relay at the 2018 and 2022 African Championships, and another relay gold at the 2024 championships in Douala.
- The 2026 Diamond League season will open in Shanghai/Keqiao, with Amusan racing against athletes like Ditaji Kambundji, Masai Russell, Danielle Williams, and Devynne Charlton.
- Amusan holds the world record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds.
- Other stars expected at the Shanghai meeting include Faith Kipyegon, Shericka Jackson, Sha’Carri Richardson, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, and Salwa Eid Naser.
