World Athletics Championships: Tobi Amusan qualifies for 100mH final

Reigning World Champion Tobi Amusan has qualified for the final of the 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships.

Amusan clocked 12.56s finished first in Heat 2 of the semi-final and secure a spot in the final in Budapest.

The Nigerian had a slow start, but recovered in time to beat Jamacian Achkara Nungent 12.60s (2nd) and Dutch Nadine Visser 12.62s (2nd).

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Nugent is the NCAA champion, while another opponent, Cyréna Samba-Mayela is a World Indoor Champion.

In the first semi-final, World record holder Kendra Harrison clinched first position in 12.33s. Meanwhile, Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn took Heat 3 in 12.41s, ahead of Nia Ali in 12.49s.

To win the final and defend her title, Amusan must definitely improve her game in Thursday’s final.