Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, has added another impressive achievement to her growing collection of titles and records, producing a dominant performance at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan.
The world record holder stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles, crossing the finish line in 12.72 seconds despite running against a slight headwind. The performance not only secured gold but also established a new meet record, reinforcing her status as one of the world’s most consistent athletes.
Taiwan’s Bo Ya Zhang finished a distant second in 13.17 seconds, unable to match the pace and precision of the Nigerian star.
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Another Win in a Remarkable Season
Although the time was slower than Amusan’s season’s best, it was another statement performance in what has been an excellent 2026 campaign.
The victory comes shortly after the 29-year-old claimed her first Diamond League win of the season in Rabat, Morocco. On that occasion, she clocked an impressive 12.28 seconds, equalling her season’s best and breaking her own meeting record that she had set a year earlier.
Her Diamond League journey this season has been a story of steady improvement. Amusan opened with a third-place finish in Shanghai before producing a runner-up performance in Xiamen, where she also ran 12.28 seconds and finished behind American hurdler, Masai Russell.
Those performances have placed her among the fastest women in the world this year and highlighted her ability to remain competitive against the sport’s strongest field.
The New Taipei victory may not be her quickest race of the season, but it adds another title to an already successful year and demonstrates the consistency that has defined her career.
Building Momentum for Bigger Challenges
Amusan’s form extends beyond the Diamond League circuit. Earlier this season, she captured gold at the African Championships in Accra, helping Nigeria secure one of its most important victories at the continental event.
Since making history at the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, where she shattered the world record with a stunning 12.12-second run, Amusan has carried the expectations of a nation while remaining one of the leading figures in women’s hurdling.
Her ability to perform across different competitions and conditions has made her a regular podium finisher and one of Nigeria’s most celebrated athletes.
With major championships and the remainder of the Diamond League season still ahead, her recent performances suggest she is building momentum at the perfect time.
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Flying the Nigerian Flag High
For Nigerian sports fans, Amusan’s latest success is another reminder of the country’s growing influence in global athletics. Every race she runs carries the hopes of millions, and she continues to deliver performances worthy of her reputation.
Breaking records has become a familiar habit for the hurdling star, but what stands out even more is her remarkable consistency. Whether competing in Africa, Europe or Asia, she continues to find ways to win and inspire.
As the athletics season progresses, attention will turn to the sport’s biggest events, where Amusan will be aiming to add even more medals and records to an already glittering career.
Tobi Amusan keeps proving why she is one of Nigeria’s greatest sporting ambassadors. Do you think she can break more records and reclaim the Diamond League crown this season? Share your thoughts and follow RefinedNG for more inspiring African sports stories.