World record holder Tobi Amusan secured her fourth national title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the national trials on Monday, finishing with an impressive time of 12.78 seconds.
The 27-year-old sprinter dominated the race, with Adaobi
Tabugbo coming in second at 13.33 seconds and Faith Osamuyi taking third place
at 13.36 seconds.
Amusan, from Ogun State, thrilled the fans in Benin with her
hurdling prowess as she successfully defended her national title. This victory
serves as a promising warm-up for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
In what will be her third appearance at the Olympics, Amusan
is looking to reach the podium in Paris, where the Games hold from July 26 to
August 11, 2024.
The three-time (consecutive) Diamond League winner, two-time
Commonwealth Games gold medalist, two-time African champion and three-time
African Games gold medalist, has participated in two Olympic Games (Rio 2016
and Tokyo 2020).
She didn’t make it beyond the heats on her debut appearance
in 2016 and finished fourth at the last edition in Tokyo, marginally missing
out on the podium.
However, the Nigerian champion has said she is not under
pressure to win gold at the Paris Games.
“No pressure, just having fun. One day at a time, one race
at a time, no pressure on. When it’s time for Paris, we’ll definitely show up
in Paris,” Amusan said in May during the Atlanta City Games.