Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan finishes third in Diamond League opener

Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan produced an impressive performance on the international stage, finishing third in the women’s 100m hurdles as the 2026 Diamond League season opened in Shanghai on Saturday, May 16.

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The Nigerian, who won gold at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana last week, clocked a season’s best of 12.41s behind Olympic champion Masai Russell and Bahamian star Devynne Charlton.

Russell produced a dominant display to win the race in a meeting record and world-leading time of 12.25s, improving on her previous world lead of 12.40s.

Charlton, the reigning world indoor champion, finished second in 12.38s in one of her strongest outdoor performances to date.

Amusan’s third-place finish and faster time represent a positive step forward for the Commonwealth Games champion.

Her 12.41-second effort on Saturday represents her quickest outing of the 2026 campaign so far and offers positive signals for the remainder of the outdoor season.