BREAKING: Tobi Amusan Crashes Out Budapest

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has failed to defend her 100m hurdles title at the ongoing World Athletics championships after placing sixth in the final in the event.

The Nigerian, holding the world record of 12.12secs, was cleared for the championships on Thursday following her provisional suspension by the Athletics Integrity Unit last July for failing three out-of-competition tests.

In other news,Reigning champion Tobi Amusan won her qualifying heat in the women’s 100 metres hurdles on Tuesday in Budapest to secure a spot in the semi-finals.

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Amusan, whose world record is 12.12, was slow out of the blocks before cruising to a time of 12.48 seconds, third fastest on the night.

“I’m just thankful I’m here in Budapest and able to race, using my talent,” she said.

“It has not been the best, but I’m here. I tried to stay as relaxed as possible (through the uncertainty) and do what my coach tells me. So, here I am.”

Kendra Harrison of the U.S. blazed to a world-leading 12.24 seconds to top the heats.

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“I do not really know how I did it, I was kind of blurred, I need to go back and look at it,” Harrison said.

“In the U.S. team, we have the hardest team to make in the hurdles and that is what makes our event so exciting. Hopefully, we will be able to make a podium sweep.”

Teammate Nia Ali, the 2019 gold medallist who fell in the opening round last year, won her heat (12.55) to advance.

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