Amusan, who currently holds the world record in the women's 100m hurdles, emerged as the winner of the race, surpassing her competitors Kendra Harrison and Ali Nia from the United States. She also established a new meeting record and achieved a season-best time of 12.34 seconds.
In a thrilling photo finish, Amusan narrowly claimed the victory by a fraction of a second. Kendra Harrison also recorded a time of 12.34 seconds, while Ali Nia secured third place with a time of 12.38 seconds. Megan Tapper from Jamaica finished fourth with a time of 12.49 seconds.
Following her outstanding performance, Amusan expressed her gratitude to her coach and credited her success to hard work and trust in the process. Despite facing challenges with injuries to her hamstring and knee, she showcased her exceptional abilities on the track.
Amusan's remarkable achievement comes on the back of her recent comfortable win at the Nigerian national trials in Benin, where she qualified for the world championships in Budapest with a time of 12.70 seconds in wet conditions. This victory marked her third consecutive national title.
Prior to the national trials, the 26-year-old athlete had triumphed over Sarah Avalanche of Ireland, who finished second with a time of 12.73 seconds. Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland secured the bronze medal with an impressive time of 12.78 seconds at the Stockholm Diamond League, where Amusan won with a time of 12.52 seconds.
Looking ahead, Amusan aims to defend her world title at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, which will take place from August 19 to 27. Along with the pursuit of retaining her world championship, she will also aim to surpass her current world record of 12.12 seconds.
Amusan's recent performance demonstrates her exceptional skills and determination in the hurdles event, highlighting her potential to make a lasting impact in the world of athletics.
(NAN)