Amusan eyes more victories after African Championships win
Tobi Amusan has expressed her desire for continued success following her recent gold medal at the CAA Senior African Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana. The world record holder secured Nigeria’s first gold in the women’s 100m hurdles, with compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo taking bronze. This marks Amusan’s third continental title, adding to her previous wins in 2018 and 2022. She is now preparing to compete in the opening leg of the Diamond League in China.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan won her third African Championships title in the women’s 100m hurdles in Accra, Ghana.
- She previously claimed titles in 2018 and 2022, and did not compete in the 2024 edition in Cameroon.
- Amusan is set to compete in the Shanghai/Keqiao meeting, facing top athletes like Ditaji Kambundji and Masai Russell.
- Her world record of 12.12s remains unbeaten in the 100m hurdles.
- The 2026 Diamond League season will begin with the Shanghai/Keqiao meeting and conclude with a two-day final in Brussels on September 4 and 5.
