Tobi Amusan sets new African record in Paris

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan confirmed her status as the best huddler in Africa, after racing a new African record at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday.

Amusan raced a 12.41s to move up to 3rd place in the global Top list this season.

The victory moved her up to third in the world in 2022, only behind Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (12.37s) and Alaysha Johnson (12.40s).

AFRICAN RECORD 🌍

Tobi Amusan breaks the African 100m hurdles record by 0.01 with 12.41 🇳🇬

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Her return time is the 3rd fastest time in the world in 2022, followed by Devynne Charlton who finished 2nd in 12.63s (SB) and Cindy Sember 3rd in a time of 12.73s.

It has been an interesting period for the American based athlete as she successfully retained her title in the women’s 100m Hurdles.

Amusan also won gold for Nigeria in the women’s 4x100m Relay at the just concluded African Senior Athletics Championship in Mauritius.