Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Nigerian sprint hurdler and world record holder Tobi Amusan reaffirmed her status as one of the world's finest athletes on Sunday, June 28, 2026, storming to victory in the women's 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a commanding performance at the Stade Charléty. The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in a season-equalling time of 12.28 seconds, comfortably ahead of a quality international field. American Grace Stark finished second in 12.38 seconds, while compatriot Alaysha Johnson placed third in 12.39 seconds.
Amusan's winning time matched the 12.28 seconds she recorded at the Xiamen and Rabat Diamond League meetings earlier this season, marking the third time in 2026 she has clocked that mark. The victory was her second Diamond League win of the season, following her triumph in Rabat.
Amusan's path to victory began with a dominant performance in the opening heat, where she won comfortably in 12.39 seconds (+0.4m/s), ahead of Dutch hurdler Nadine Visser (12.44s) and Jamaican champion Demisha Roswell (12.46s). Carrying that momentum into the final, the Nigerian delivered an even more impressive display, exploding out of the blocks from lane four with a reaction time of 0.135 seconds.
Dutch hurdler Nadine Visser made the quicker start and took an early lead, but Amusan produced a powerful finish to take control before the closing stages. She cleared each hurdle cleanly and opened up a decisive advantage midway through the race before cruising through the tape. The victory was achieved in ideal conditions with a legal tailwind of +0.7m/s.
The Paris meeting was staged under a revised and condensed schedule after a severe heatwave swept across France over the weekend, forcing organisers to cancel all lower-tier youth and regional club competitions. Despite track temperatures reaching 32 degrees Celsius on Sunday afternoon, Amusan delivered another composed and dominant display.
The victory represents another significant milestone in Amusan's resurgence this season. After navigating a difficult spell over the past two seasons, the Nigerian star has steadily rediscovered the form that saw her dominate the global stage between 2021 and 2023, when she won three consecutive Diamond League crowns.
The reigning Commonwealth champion began the year after securing a fourth consecutive African title and has continued to build momentum with each outing. She also claimed victory at the New Taipei City Athletics Open earlier this month. Her performance in Paris showcased improved rhythm between the hurdles, sharper technique, and the explosive finishing speed that has made her one of the world's finest sprint hurdlers.
For Team Nigeria, Amusan's return to top form is a timely boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where she will aim to defend her title. As the Diamond League circuit continues, the Nigerian superstar will be hoping to reclaim the Diamond League crown she won three times between 2021 and 2023.
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