Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan Thursday night lost her world women’s 100m hurdles crown to Jamaica’s Danielle Williams in Budapest.
Williams, 30, who had previously won in Beijing in 2015, timed 12.43 seconds to edge out Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico (12.44sec) with Kendra Harrison of the United States taking bronze (12.46).
Meanwhile, Amusan and 2019 winner, Nia Ali were never in the hunt, finishing sixth and last, respectively.
Amusan dipped 12.62 seconds in a distanced position behind Jamaica’s Danielle Williams, who took the title after clocking 12.43 seconds.
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico won silver with 12.44 seconds, while Keni Harrison took the bronze in 12.46 seconds.
The 27-year-old Nigerian was the defending champion after winning the world title last year in Eugene, Oregon, where she set a new world record with 12.12 seconds in the semi-final of the event.
However, Amusan’s preparation for Budapest 2023 was hampered by controversy.
In July, she was provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unity (AIU) for allegedly “missing three tests in 12 months”.
But three days before the commencement of the competition, Amusan was cleared of the charges, and the suspension was lifted.
Amusan vows to come back stronger
Tobi Amusan, however, expressed gratitude to God while promising to return to her best soon.
“Trust me, it could be worse, and I could be on my couch watching this. But I am just thankful, and all glory to God,” Amusan said.
“It was a journey coming out here, going through the rounds and getting to the finals. I am just thankful. It is just another final, and I will be back stronger and better.”
IZt was reported that World Athletics Championships is currently ongoing in Budapest, Hungary.
