This will mark Amusan’s fourth Diamond League appearance of the year. After a subdued start with fourth-place finishes in Xiamen (12.74s) and Shaoxing (12.66s), the world record holder and 2022 world champion signalled a return to form last month in Rabat, where she posted a season-best 12.45 seconds, breaking the meet record and clinching her first Diamond League win of the season.
Now in fourth place on the Diamond League leaderboard with 10 points, Amusan is chasing down series leaders Grace Stark (23 points), Danielle Williams (15 points), and Marione Fourie (12 points). A strong result in Paris could significantly improve her chances of securing a berth in the Zurich final.
Elite Field Awaits in Paris
Amusan will face stiff competition in the French capital, with a high-quality field that includes:
- Keni Harrison (USA) – World medallist and one of the fastest in history
- Ackera Nugent (Jamaica) – Rising star and NCAA standout
- Pia Skrzyszowska (Poland) – European champion
- Nadine Visser (Netherlands) – Dutch national champion
- Devynne Charlton (Bahamas) – Indoor world champion
- Grace Stark (USA) – Current Diamond League leader
With multiple athletes already clocking sub-12.40 times this season, the women’s 100m hurdles is shaping up to be one of the marquee events in Paris, despite the spotlight being placed on the men’s high hurdles in official promotions.
Paris Meet Set for Fireworks
The Paris leg of the Diamond League is particularly loaded this year, with five Olympic champions from Paris 2024 confirmed to compete. Among them are:
- Grant Holloway (USA) – 110m hurdles
- Rai Benjamin (USA) – 400m hurdles
- Marileidy Paulino (Dominican Republic) – 400m
- Sofiane El Bakkali (Morocco) – 3000m steeplechase
- Dina Asher-Smith (UK) – 200m
Their presence, alongside Amusan and a host of world-class athletes, is expected to elevate the level of competition and draw global attention.
A Defining Moment in the Season
For Amusan, the Paris meet is more than just another race — it is a pivotal opportunity to solidify her standing ahead of the Diamond League finals and continue building momentum toward the World Athletics Championships later in the season.
With form on her side and her trademark resilience, the Nigerian star is poised to deliver another statement performance as she continues her quest to remain among the global elite in sprint hurdling.