Tobi Amusan, Nigeria’s world record-holding hurdler, delivered a commanding performance at the 2025 Rabat Diamond League by winning the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.45 seconds. Her time not only marked a season’s best but also shattered the previous meeting record of 12.51 seconds set by Brianna McNeal in 2018.
This victory is a significant turnaround for Amusan, who had earlier placed fourth in both the Xiamen and Shanghai legs of the Diamond League. She attributed her resurgence to refocusing on hurdle drills after initially emphasizing sprint training. According to her, the difference became evident after just two weeks of targeted work.
Amusan’s Rabat win strengthens her profile ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo, where she is expected to be a top medal contender. Her precision and power over the hurdles demonstrated her readiness to defend her status among the global elite in women’s athletics.
The 2022 world record holder continues to inspire with her resilience and professionalism. As the Diamond League season progresses, Amusan’s performance in Rabat sets a promising tone for what could be another historic year in her already stellar career.
