World record holder in 100m hurdles, Tobi Amasun has opened her 2024 season with a bang as she put to rest 25 years old record, and established a new African record in the women’s 60m hurdles.
She coasted home in 7.77secs to set a new African record, thus erasing Glory Alozie’s 7.82 secs established since 1999.
Running at the World Athletics Indoor Tour in Astana Kazakhstan Saturday, Amusan, the world outdoor record holder at 12.12secs powered home to erase memories of a disappointing 2023 season.
The world record in the event is held by Swedish Sussan Kuller, a 7.68secs run since 2008.
Amusan, who is aiming to add the Olympics tittle to her collection of medals with the win in Astana, sounded a warning to her likely rivals in Paris 2024.
She beat Doha 2019 World Champion, Nia Ali to the second place; the American posted 7.89secs, while Irish Sarah Lavin was third with 7.92 seconds.