Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, feels she performed well at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday. She set a new meeting record and secured her first win in the series this season, according to PUNCH Sports Extra.
The Nigerian athlete broke her own meeting record by finishing in 12.28 seconds, matching the best time she recorded earlier this season.
After finishing second at the Xiamen Diamond League, Amusan improved her performance in Rabat. She crossed the finish line ahead of Devynne Charlton, who came second in 12.40 seconds, while Nadine Visser took third place in 12.47 seconds.
Amusan’s winning time of 12.28 seconds is the third-fastest of her career. Her world record of 12.12 seconds, set at the 2022 World Championships in Oregon, remains her best performance. She also recorded 12.24 seconds at the Meeting de Paris last year.
Steady Progress
This season, Amusan has shown steady improvement, and the meeting record was a nice bonus for her.“I am really pleased with the result. To be honest, I felt like I executed the race close to the best of my ability. Winning was the main objective and a Meeting Record is a fantastic bonus,” she said to the Diamond League website.
“The atmosphere in Rabat is incredible and the crowd was absolutely electrifying. I have competed here several times and the support is always special. Looking ahead, my focus is to stay healthy for the upcoming events and continue performing at the highest level.”
Focused on the Future
Amusan began the Diamond League season fresh from winning her fourth consecutive African title. She has continued to get better with each competition as she prepares for the Diamond League finale and the Commonwealth Games later this year.The three-time Diamond League champion (2021, 2022, and 2023) is aiming to reclaim her title this season.
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