Nigerian track star Tobi Amusan continued her impressive run of form by winning gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
The world-class hurdler stormed to victory in a time of 12.72 seconds, setting a new meeting record and further cementing her status as one of the leading athletes in global track and field.
Amusan finished comfortably ahead of Taiwan’s Bo Ya Zhang, who claimed the silver medal with a time of 13.17 seconds, while Yi Po-an secured bronze in 13.37 seconds.
The Nigerian athlete’s winning time of 12.72 seconds broke the previous meeting record of 12.80 seconds, which was held by former world champion and Olympic silver medallist Nia Ali of the United States.
The 29-year-old showcased her class throughout the competition, beginning with a commanding performance in the qualifying heats before delivering another dominant display in the final.
Amusan took control of the race after the fourth hurdle and steadily extended her lead, leaving her competitors with little chance of catching up.
Her performance was so commanding that she crossed the finish line before the final athlete had cleared the last hurdle.
The victory drew enthusiastic applause from spectators and highlighted the Nigerian star’s growing momentum ahead of major international competitions later this year.
The New Taipei Athletics Open triumph marks the second consecutive event in which Tobi Amusan has broken a meeting record this season.
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The Nigerian sprint hurdler recently set another competition record at the Rabat Diamond League, further demonstrating her excellent form.
With the latest victory, Amusan has now won three of her five races in 2026 and has secured a podium finish in every event she has entered this season.
As one of Nigeria’s most successful athletes, Tobi Amusan continues to build momentum in the women’s 100m hurdles.
Her latest gold medal and record-breaking performance in Taiwan reinforce her credentials as a leading contender on the international athletics stage.
The Nigerian star will now look to carry her impressive form into upcoming competitions as she targets more victories and records during the remainder of the 2026 athletics season.
