Amusan Powers to Gold in Taiwan, Breaks Another Meeting Record

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan continues to remind the athletics world why she remains one of the most formidable names in women’s sprint hurdling.

The 29-year-old delivered another commanding performance on Saturday, racing to gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the New Taipei Athletics Open in Taiwan and setting a new meeting record in the process.

Amusan crossed the finish line in 12.72 seconds, eclipsing the previous meet record of 12.80 seconds set by former world champion and US Olympic silver medallist Nia Ali. The achievement marks yet another milestone in what has been a highly productive season for the Nigerian star.

From the opening rounds, Amusan looked untouchable. She dominated Heat 2 during the qualifiers and carried that momentum into the final, where she produced a performance that left both competitors and spectators in awe.

The race remained competitive through the early hurdles, but the Nigerian seized complete control after clearing the fourth barrier. Once she established her rhythm, the gap between her and the rest of the field widened rapidly.

Taiwan’s Bo Ya Zhang finished second with a time of 13.17 seconds, while compatriot Yi Po-an claimed third place in 13.37 seconds. Neither athlete was able to match Amusan’s pace as she surged clear of the field.

Her superiority was so pronounced that she had already crossed the line before the last athlete in the race cleared the final hurdle, prompting a loud reaction from the crowd inside the stadium.

The victory adds another chapter to an impressive 2026 campaign. It is the second time this season that Amusan has rewritten a meeting record, having previously broken her own mark in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Rabat Diamond League.

Consistency has also been a defining feature of her year. Across five races so far this season, the three-time Senior Africa Athletics Championships winner has secured victory three times and has yet to finish outside the podium positions.

For Nigeria, Amusan’s latest triumph is another strong statement from an athlete who continues to carry the nation’s colours with distinction on the global stage. With records falling and podium finishes becoming routine, the hurdles queen appears to be building momentum at exactly the right time.