Tobi Amusan, the world record holder, asserted her dominance as the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year by clocking a blistering 12.40 seconds to claim victory at the inaugural Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston. In a thrilling race, she outpaced Jamaican and world champion, Danielle Williams, to secure the top spot.

Throughout most of the race, Amusan trailed behind reigning world champion Williams and America’s Nia Ali. However, she surged ahead in the closing stages, surpassing the previous world-leading time of 12.42 seconds set by Tonea Marshall of the USA on April 20. Williams finished second with a time of 12.46 seconds, while Christina Clemens of the USA secured third place.

Other notable performances included Yanique Thompson of Jamaica, who finished fourth with a time of 12.59 seconds, and Nia Ali, who slipped to fifth place with a time of 12.65 seconds.

Amusan, alongside other prominent athletes, opted to participate in the Jamaica Invitational over the Doha Diamond League. Her decision paid off as she delivered an impressive performance, reaffirming her status as a formidable competitor in the sport.

The Nigerian athlete concluded the previous season on a high note by clinching victory at the Diamond League in Eugene, Oregon, for the third consecutive time. This achievement silenced critics who had questioned her performance at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where she finished fifth and relinquished her title to Williams.

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