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Tobi Amusan Breaks Meeting Record to Win Diamond League 100m Hurdles in Rabat

Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan won the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Rabat Diamond League meeting on Sunday, clocking 12.28 seconds. The 29‑year‑old broke her own meeting record of 12.45 seconds set last season.

She beat Devynne Charlton (12.40) and Nadine Visser (12.47). This is Amusan’s first Diamond League win of the season, having finished third and second in her previous two races. She matched Charlton over the first two hurdles before pulling away.

Key Points:

Amusan’s record‑breaking run signals she is peaking early in the season.
Her first Diamond League win boosts confidence ahead of the Rome meet on June 4.
The victory extends Nigeria’s pride in global athletics.
A 12.28s time puts her among the world’s elite hurdlers this season.
She remains a strong medal contender for upcoming World Championships and Olympics.

Amusan will next compete at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome on June 4, aiming to continue her winning form.

Sources: Daily Trust

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