Nigeria’s sprint hurdles queen, Tobi Amusan, delivered another statement performance on the global stage by winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League in Morocco on Sunday, equalling her season’s best time of 12.28 seconds and setting a new meeting record.
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Amusan powered to victory in a world-class field, crossing the finish line in 12.28s with a legal wind reading of +1.2m/s. The time erased the previous Rabat meeting record of 12.45s, which she had established at the same event in 2025.
The reigning African champion looked in complete control throughout the race, securing her first Diamond League win of the 2026 season and confirming her return to peak form ahead of major international competitions later this year, including the Commonwealth Games.
Bahamian hurdler Devynne Charlton finished second in 12.40s, while Dutch athlete Nadine Visser claimed third place in 12.47s.
The victory marks the second time this season Amusan has clocked 12.28s, having recorded the same time at the Xiamen Diamond League in China earlier in May.
Her consistency at the elite level underlines the impressive form she has maintained throughout the season.
The 29-year-old Nigerian entered the Rabat meeting fresh from winning her third consecutive African title and has continued to build momentum with every outing.
Her latest triumph further strengthens her status as one of the leading contenders in the women’s 100m hurdles heading into the Commonwealth Games and the rest of the international athletics calendar.
With back-to-back world-class performances and a new meeting record to her name, Amusan appears to be peaking at exactly the right time as she targets more medals and titles for Nigeria in 2026.
