Breaking: Tobi Amusan breaks 22-year-old record to defend Diamond League Title

News Express |9th Sep 2022 | 590
Breaking: Tobi Amusan breaks 22-year-old record to defend Diamond League Title

Tobi Amusan after winning the womens 100mH at the Diamond League final



Nigerian sprinter, Tobi Amusan has won the women’s 100mH at the Diamond League final in Zurich, breaking a 22 year-old meeting record.

The World and Commonwealth Games 100m hurdles champion record holder finished in 12.29s.

American Tia Jones came in 2nd in 12.40s while Britany Anderson of Jamaica ran 12.42s to finish 3rd.

This adds to her golden feats this year with golden medals won at the World Athletics Championship in Oregon and at the 2022 Commonwealth games in the United Kingdom. (Vanguard)

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