Tobi Amusan Crashes Out of 100m Hurdles: A Crushing Blow to Nigeria’s Olympic Hopes

Nigeria’s golden girl, Tobi Amusan, has suffered a devastating exit from the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The world record holder’s dreams of clinching a medal were shattered after she placed third in Heat 1 of the semi-finals, clocking 12.55 seconds.

Amusan’s fate hung in the balance as she waited for the remaining heats to conclude. Initially, she seemed lucky after Heat 2, but her hopes were ultimately dashed in Heat 3. Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent and France’s Cyrena Samba-Mayela posted faster times, leaving Amusan out of the running for a spot in the final.

This heartbreaking exit marks the end of Nigeria’s medal aspirations in the women’s 100m hurdles. Amusan’s remarkable talent and world record had made her a strong contender, making this outcome all the more disappointing.