World Record holder Tobi Amusan delivered a statement performance at the Rabat Diamond League on Sunday night, storming to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles with a blazing time of 12.45 seconds.
The Nigerian star not only took gold, but also shattered the Meeting Record (MR) and posted her Season’s Best (SB), electrifying fans in the Moroccan capital, www.aclsports.com reports.
Her time eclipsed the previous meeting record of 12.51s, set by Olympic champion Brianna McNeal in 2018. From start to finish, Amusan looked calm, composed, and completely in control, attacking each hurdle with precision and power.
After the race, Amusan reflected on her journey and early season struggles.
“God be praised,” she said. “The beginning of the season was a little bit rough for me, but I kept my head down, trusted the process, had faith in God, and stayed committed to my hard work. Coming out here, I just wanted to execute a clean race. I don’t know exactly what I did, but I knew I was running. Glory to God.”
When asked what had changed since the Chinese Diamond League events, Amusan revealed a subtle yet impactful tweak in her training approach:
“Honestly, it was just more hurdle practice. I had been focusing more on sprinting, and after the first two Diamond League meetings, I realized I needed to get back to hurdle drills. Just two weeks, I could already tell the difference.”
Sunday’s field featured strong competitors, including Dutch hurdler Nadine Visser, who finished second with 12.67s, and Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska, who came third in 12.69s. But Amusan was untouchable on the night, pulling away decisively in the final meters.
Her victory in Rabat adds to an already stellar resume that includes her historic 12.12s World Record at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, where she became the first Nigerian ever to win a world title in track and field.
Returning to Rabat carried personal significance for Amusan:
“It felt good,” she said. “I was here in 2019 for the African Games and I won, so it feels like coming home. It’s my second time here, and I’m excited.”
This victory marks a powerful turning point in what could be a defining season. With the Jamaica 100m flat event next and the World Championships later this year, Amusan’s performance in Rabat sends a clear message to her rivals:
She’s not just back, she’s flying.
