Amusan Silenced her critics with a victorious 12.33-second emphatic finish in the fiercely competitive 100m hurdles, redeeming herself after a disappointing performance in Budapest.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan won her third Diamond League trophy, clocking 12.33s in the 100m hurdles in Oregon on Sunday. This victory follows a disappointing outing in Budapest.
She’s only the second woman in Diamond League history to win three 100m hurdles titles, matching Dawn Nelson-Harper.
Notably, Oregon is where she won the world title last year and set a world record. Jasmine Camacho-Quinn came second, and Keni Harrison took third place.
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Amusan’s season had its challenges, including a suspension before the World Championships. However, she triumphed on Sunday, reaffirming her sprint hurdling prowess.
This victory marked a triumphant end to a tough summer for Amusan. After her suspension, she finished sixth in Budapest’s 100m hurdle final.
Amid uncertainty about a possible appeal, Amusan refocused on the Paris Olympics and returned better prepared, winning her third Diamond League trophy.
In 2021, she made history with her first Diamond League title and defended it in 2022. On Sunday, she completed her hat trick with a season-best time of 12.33s in Eugene, Oregon.
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