Tobi Amusan cruises into semifinal in Paris 2024
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Nigerian hurdling sensation Tobi Amusan has advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The reigning world champion effortlessly secured her spot by winning her heat in a commanding time of 12.49 seconds.
Amusan, the current world record holder, showcased her dominance as she outpaced her competitors, with the U.S. Alaysha Johnson finishing second in 12.61 seconds and Jamaica’s Janeek Brown coming in third at 12.84 seconds.
The facile victory sets the stage for another thrilling performance from Amusan as she aims to secure a spot in the final and contend for an Olympic medal.
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