Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan showcased remarkable speed and agility, surpassing world champion Danielle Williams in the 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational.

Amusan's incredible run, clocking in at 12.40 seconds (0.9m/s), not only secured her victory over the reigning world champion but also established her as the fastest woman globally.

This triumph marks a significant milestone in Amusan's career, propelling her to the top of the world rankings, surpassing Tonea Marshall's previous world-leading time of 12.42 seconds set in late April.

With the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, Amusan's dominance in the 100m hurdles sends a clear message to her competitors: she is a formidable contender.

Minister of Sports Development John Enoh praised Amusan, stating, “Take your flowers Tobi Amusan, you stormed to an emphatic win in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, clocking a time of 12.40s (0.9), a World Lead time!”

“You defeated World Champion Danielle Williams, who came 2nd in 12.46s, while Christina Clemons was 3rd in 12.54s. Tobi, you keep making our country proud.”

“Paris Olympics is around the corner, your performance gives us hope just like others, that Nigeria is set to break a jinx. Keep soaring, we are proud of you..”

Amusan's outstanding performance in Jamaica adds to her string of successes as a 26-year-old sprinter.