Tobi Amusan, the world record holder, clinched first place in the women’s 100m hurdles at the national trials held in Benin City on Monday.
This marked her fourth victory in this event. Known affectionately as “Tobi Express,” she completed the race in 12.78 seconds, leading ahead of Adaobi Tabugbo, who secured second place with a time of 13.33 seconds. Faith Osamuyi finished third in 13.36 seconds.
At 27 years old, Amusan aims for a podium finish at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, having placed fourth in the final of the women’s 100m hurdles in Tokyo four years ago. Additionally, she is set to compete in the African Senior Athletics Championship in Cameroon later this month.
