Amusan shines with season’s best as Enekwechi starts Diamond League campaign
Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star Tobi Amusan delivered her fastest time of the season at the Xiamen Diamond League meeting. Compatriot Chukwuebuka Enekwechi also began his 2026 campaign in the men’s shot put at the same event. Amusan finished second in a highly competitive 100m hurdles race, while Enekwechi secured fifth place in his event. Both athletes are aiming to build momentum for the rest of the Diamond League season.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan clocked 12.28 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles, improving on her previous season’s best of 12.41 seconds.
- Amusan finished second behind Masai Russell, who won in 12.14 seconds, with Devynne Charlton placing third.
- The race featured top hurdlers including Megan Simmonds, Ditaji Kambundji, Ackera Nugent, and Danielle Williams.
- In the men’s shot put, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi finished fifth with a best throw of 21.14 metres.
- The shot put event was won by Rajindra Campbell, with Enekwechi aiming to improve his results in upcoming Diamond League meetings.
