Nigeria’s track and field sensation Tobi Amusan, renowned as the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, continues to make waves in her bold transition to sprinting, securing an impressive fourth-place finish in the women’s 100m final at the Racers Grand Prix in Kingston, Jamaica.
Clocking a season’s best of 11.18 seconds, Amusan showcased her growing prowess on the flat track, competing against some of the world’s fastest women.
The highly competitive race saw Jamaica’s Tina Clayton take gold with a blistering 10.98 seconds, followed closely by Jacious Sears of the USA in 11.04 seconds, and Jamaica’s Alana Reid in 11.16 seconds, who claimed the bronze. Amusan, narrowly missing the podium, demonstrated her potential as a formidable sprinter, holding her own in a field packed with elite talent.
Amusan’s pivot to sprinting began after the Tokyo Olympics, marking a significant shift in her illustrious career. In late 2024, she relocated from the United States to Jamaica with her longtime coach, Lacena Golding-Clarke, to train at the prestigious Racers Track Club. Under the guidance of legendary coach Glen Mills, who mentored sprint icons like Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, Amusan is honing her skills in a new discipline while continuing to build on her hurdling legacy.
Her performance at the Racers Grand Prix signals a promising future in sprinting, as she adapts to the demands of the 100m dash with remarkable speed and determination.
Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how Amusan’s transition unfolds, with many anticipating that her world-class athleticism will soon yield podium finishes in this new chapter of her career.
As she continues to train in Jamaica, Amusan remains a beacon of inspiration for Nigerian athletics on the global stage.