Amusan breaks record to win first 2026 Diamond League race

Nigerian sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, delivered a commanding performance on Sunday to secure her first Diamond League victory of the 2026 season, winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Meeting International Mohammed VI in Rabat. The 29-year-old world record holder crossed the finish line in 12.28 seconds, equalling her season’s best and setting a new meeting record. The time eclipsed the previous record of 12.45 seconds, which Amusan had established at the same venue in 2025. Competing with a legal tailwind of +1.2 m/s, Amusan dominated a highly competitive field. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton finished second in 12.40 seconds, while the Netherlands’ Nadine Visser placed third in 12.47 seconds. The victory marks a significant milestone in Amusan’s 2026 Diamond League campaign. She began the season with a third-place finish in Shanghai in 12.41 seconds before recording 12.28 seconds to finish second in Xiamen. Her triumph in Rabat earns her maximum points on the Diamond League circuit and strengthens her status as one of the leading contenders for major international championships later this year. Amusan, a three-time Diamond League champion, won the overall title in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Her latest performance suggests a return to peak form after an encouraging start to the outdoor season.