Tobi Amusan Storms to Gold in Taiwan with New Meet Record

Tobi Amusan Storms to Gold in Taiwan with New Meet Record

Nigeria’s sprint hurdling star, Tobi Amusan, produced another outstanding performance on Saturday, winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan while setting a new competition record.

The 29-year-old clocked 12.72 seconds to secure the gold medal in commanding fashion, finishing well ahead of her closest rivals and further strengthening her reputation in international athletics and women’s sprint hurdles.

Amusan’s performance erased the previous meet record of 12.80 seconds, which was held by former world champion and Olympic silver medallist Nia Ali of the United States, confirming her continued dominance on the global circuit.

The Nigerian athlete showed early intent after dominating her heat in the preliminary rounds before carrying the same momentum into the final.

In the final race, Amusan surged into the lead after clearing the fourth hurdle and gradually widened the gap, displaying exceptional rhythm, speed, and technical control over the hurdles.

She crossed the finish line comfortably ahead of the field, with Taiwan’s Bo Ya Zhang taking silver in 13.17 seconds, while Yi Po-an claimed bronze in 13.37 seconds.

Spectators at the venue erupted in cheers as Amusan finished in style, underlining her superiority in the event.

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The victory marks another milestone in Amusan’s impressive 2026 season, as she continues to deliver consistent podium finishes across major competitions.

It is the second time this season that she has broken a meeting record, having previously achieved a similar feat at the Rabat Diamond League, where she also demonstrated strong form against world-class opposition.

Amusan has now won three of her five races this season, maintaining a perfect record of podium finishes and reinforcing her status as one of the leading contenders in global athletics championships.

Her latest triumph further boosts her momentum as she builds toward upcoming international events, where she is expected to compete against the world’s best hurdlers.

Since her historic world record run and World Championship gold medal in 2022, Amusan has remained one of the most consistent performers in women’s hurdles, combining speed, technique, and experience to stay competitive at elite level.

Her continued success in 2026 highlights her sustained excellence and readiness for future global titles.

Tobi Amusan Storms to Gold in Taiwan with New Meet Record