World record holder Tobi Amusan will start in lane 6 during the final of the women’s 100m hurdles on Wednesday evening at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.
The 26-year-old, who ran the fastest time during the semifinal heats on Tuesday, clocking 13.03 seconds, is the favourite to clinch the gold medal.
Did you know Tobi Amusan ???????? is gunning for a hat-trick of 100mH titles at the African Games today?
She won the event at the last two editions – Congo Brazzaville 2015 and Rabat 2019.
Faith Osamuyi also has a shot at winning a medal in the event. pic.twitter.com/wJU1Fabsu8— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) March 20, 2024
Amusan is on course to win a third consecutive title in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Games following her triumphs in Congo Brazzaville (2015) and recently in Rabat in 2019.
However, the Nigerian will have to fend off competition from Madagascar’s Fiadanantsoa Sidonie, who ran an impressive 13.19 seconds, the second overall best time during the heats.
Faith Osamuyi, who is the other Nigerian gunning for a podium finish in the event, will start beside Amusan in lane 5, while Sidonie will start in lane 4.
