Amusan’s critics urged to apologise as world record now seen as attainable
Tobi Amusan faced heavy criticism after setting the women’s 100m hurdles world record, but opinions are shifting as more athletes approach her time. Former runner Kyle Merber believes those who doubted her owe her an apology. Amusan’s achievement is now viewed as legitimate, especially after recent performances by other hurdlers. She continues to prove her status among the world’s top athletes.
Match highlights
- Tobi Amusan set a 12.12s world record in the 100m hurdles during the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, surpassing Kendra Harrison’s 12.20s mark from 2016.
- At the time, several figures in athletics, including Michael Johnson, questioned the legitimacy of her performance, citing technology, track conditions, and doping speculation.
- Recently, Masai Russell ran 12.14s at the Xiamen Diamond League, prompting a shift in perception about the attainability of Amusan’s record.
- Kyle Merber stated that the criticism Amusan faced now seems unfair and called for collective apologies.
- Amusan was provisionally suspended a year after her record but was cleared to compete and has since continued to post impressive times, including a season’s best of 12.28s and a third African title.
