World record holder Tobi Amusan has continued her impressive form at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, booking a place in the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles after a commanding performance in her heat on Sunday.
The 28-year-old Nigerian hurdler crossed the line in 12.53 seconds to claim first place in heat six, earning an automatic berth for Tuesday’s semi-finals.
Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton finished second in 12.69 seconds, while Italy’s Elena Carraro secured the third automatic spot with 12.86 seconds.
Other top competitors, including Olympic champion Masai Russell (USA), reigning world champion Danielle Williams (Jamaica), Dutch hurdler Nadine Visser, and Americans Ackera Nugent and Grace Stark, also advanced comfortably from their heats.
Amusan is set to return to action on Tuesday, when the semi-finals and final of the 100m hurdles will take place.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Sade Olatoye competed in the women’s hammer throw but fell short of reaching the final, registering a best throw of 68.82m.
Later on Sunday, Nigerians Kanyisola Ajayi and Israel Okon will compete in the men’s 100m semi-finals and final, scheduled for the evening session on day two.
