Nigeria’s world champion hurdler Tobi Amusan clinched gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan, continuing her strong form on the international circuit and reinforcing her dominance in the event, according to The Cable and ChannelsTv. The race took place over the weekend in Taipei, where she faced a competitive field including host nation athletes Bo Ya Zhang and Yi Po-an.
Amusan won in a time of 12.72 seconds, finishing comfortably ahead of Zhang, who took silver in 13.17 seconds, while Yi Po-an placed third in 13.37 seconds. The performance also set a new meeting record, breaking the previous mark of 12.80 seconds held by American hurdler Nia Ali, according to competition reports.
The victory adds to what has been a consistent season for the Nigerian athlete, who has now secured multiple podium finishes and continues to feature among the top performers in global women’s hurdles events. Analysts say her form reflects sustained competitiveness following her historic world record breakthrough in 2022 and her continued presence on the Diamond League circuit.
Beyond the medal, the result underscores Nigeria’s continued visibility in global athletics and highlights the competitive momentum building toward the next major international championships. For investors in sports development and athletics stakeholders across Africa, performances like Amusan’s reinforce the continent’s growing presence in elite track and field, with implications for sponsorship, athlete development systems, and global sports engagement moving forward.
