World Athletics Championship: Amusan wins heat, cruises into semi – final

World record holder, Tobi Amusan, advanced into the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships currently being held in Tokyo, Japan, after winning her heat on Sunday.

The 28-year-old stormed to victory in a time of 12.53s to finish in first position in heat six, booking an automatic qualification spot for the semi-finals. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton came second in a time of 12.69s, while Elena Carraro of Italy finished further behind in third place in 12.86s.

Other notable competitors in the event, including Olympic champion Masai Russell of the USA, reigning world champion Danielle Williams of Jamaica, Dutchwoman Nadine Visser, Ackera Nugent, and Grace Stark, all cruised into the semi-finals after qualifying from their respective heats.

Amusan will return to the tracks when the semi-finals and the final of the women’s 100m hurdles event take place on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Nigeria’s Sade Olatoye competed in the women’s hammer-throw event during day two of the morning session in Tokyo. However, she did not secure a spot in the final, managing a throw of 68.82m, which was outside the qualification mark.

Meanwhile, the duo of Kanyisola Ajayi and Israel Okon will be in action during the evening session of day two, as the semi-finals and the final of the men’s 100m event are scheduled to hold later on Sunday.