Amusan stormed to second place in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Monday, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds.
The race was won by Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds, while the United States’ Grace Stark clinched bronze in 12.34 seconds.
Another American, Masai Russell, narrowly missed out on the podium, finishing fourth with a time of 12.44 seconds.
The medal marks another milestone for Amusan, who has consistently flown Nigeria’s flag high on the global stage.
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Building on her strong semifinal run of 12.36 seconds, the former world record holder demonstrated grit and determination to secure a spot on the podium in a highly competitive field.
Source: Premium Times
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