Nigerian sprint hurdling star Tobi Amusan delivered a statement performance at the Rabat Diamond League, powering to her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season while breaking her own meeting record in the women’s 100m hurdles. The world record holder crossed the finish line in an impressive 12.28 seconds, matching her season’s best and reaffirming her status as one of the leading contenders in global athletics this year.
Competing against a strong international field in Morocco, Amusan looked dominant from the opening strides and never appeared under pressure as she surged clear of her rivals. Bahamian hurdler Devynne Charlton finished second in 12.40 seconds, while Dutch athlete Nadine Visser claimed third place in 12.47 seconds.
The victory was made even more significant by the fact that Amusan shattered the previous Rabat meeting record of 12.45 seconds, a mark she had set herself at the same event in 2025. Her winning time earned maximum Diamond League points and marked her strongest performance yet in the ongoing campaign.
The triumph represents an important breakthrough in Amusan’s 2026 Diamond League season. After opening her campaign with podium finishes but missing out on victory in earlier meetings, the Nigerian finally climbed to the top step in Rabat. The performance also showed continued improvement after she equaled the same 12.28-second season’s best during the Xiamen Diamond League earlier this year.
Amusan entered the season looking to re-establish herself at the summit of women’s sprint hurdling. The 29-year-old remains one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport, having won multiple Diamond League titles and setting the world record of 12.12 seconds at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene. Her latest victory serves as another reminder of her ability to compete with the very best on the global stage.
The Nigerian’s performance comes at a crucial stage of the athletics calendar as athletes continue preparations for the major championships later this year. With rivals such as Masai Russell, Devynne Charlton, and other elite hurdlers producing strong performances this season, the race for global dominance in the women’s 100m hurdles remains highly competitive.
For Amusan, however, Rabat provided the perfect response. Her record-breaking run not only secured her first Diamond League win of 2026 but also signaled that she is building momentum at exactly the right time. As the Diamond League season continues across Europe and beyond, the Nigerian star will now be aiming to carry this form into the upcoming meetings and strengthen her push for another Diamond League crown.
