Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, booked her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo with on Sunday.
The 28-year-old clocked 12.53seconds to win heat six, finishing ahead of Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas (12.69seconds) and Italy’s Elena Carraro (12.86seconds).
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The result secured Amusan an automatic spot in Tuesday’s semi-finals, where both the semis and final will be contested.
Amusan, who remains one of the favourites for the title, will line up in Semifinal Heat 2 alongside Nadine Visser (Netherlands), Amoi Brown (Jamaica), Alaysha Johnson (USA), and Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska, among others.
Elsewhere, compatriot Sade Olatoye bowed out of the women’s hammer throw after managing a best effort of 68.82m, short of the qualification mark.
The top two athletes from each semi-final, plus the next two fastest runners, will advance to the final. Amusan will be looking to continue her fine form as she targets another shot at global glory.
