On Wednesday, Tobi Amusan breezed into the women’s 100m hurdles semi-finals at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Amusan took first position in heat 1 in a time of 12.49s.
USA’s Alaysha Johnson was second in a time of 12.61s, while Janeek Brown of Jamaica came third at 12.84s.
The 27-year-old is the world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles.
She is looking to make history by becoming the first Nigerian to win a gold medal in the event.
The Ogun-State-born athlete finished fourth in the event three years ago in Tokyo