Amusan cruises into 100m hurdles semis of World Athletics Championships

AthleticsNews Update

By Wale Gbadebo On Aug 23, 2023

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Tobi Amusan cruised to the semi-finals of the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Amusan won heat five with a time of 12.48s, even having enough time to slow down towards the end.

Jamaican champion Megan Tapper was second in 12.51s.

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One race at a time- Tobi Amusan posted the third fastest time overall in the 100m Hurdles heats, executing a clean race to come through in the first round and into the semis.

Zero tension, Tobi Express will come through, she's just revving up for the big showdown ahead. pic.twitter.com/delHLMRk3y
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 22, 2023

The 26-year-old will face a stronger field in the semi-finals.

Amusan is the defending champion and record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles.

The semi-final will take place on Wednesday.

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If she advances to the final as expected, the Ogun-State born athlete will compete for the gold medal again on Thursday.

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