Tobi Amusan wins Stockholm Diamond League women’s 100m hurdles | TheCable
The Nigerian athlete defeated Sarah Avalanche of Ireland, who finished second in 12.73 seconds, while Pia Skrzyszowska of Poland claimed the third spotOn Friday, Amusan came second behind Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn at the Lausanne Diamond League.
The reigning world champion and record holder finished the 100m hurdles with a season-best matching time of 12.47 seconds. The 26-year-old Commonwealth Games champion will defend her title at the World Athletics Championship later this year in Budapest. Amusan had a stellar 2022 where she delivered brilliant performances at the Diamond League, Commonwealth Games, and World Athletics Championships.She became the first Nigerian world champion after she clocked a wind-aided 12.06 seconds — ineligible as a world record because of +2.5 meters per second strong wind.
The sprinter consolidated her feat with a gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games before retaining her Diamond League title to put a brilliant wrap on her season.The award recognises individuals and teams from the world of sports along with sporting achievements throughout the year under review.
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