Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan took a major step towards making Commonwealth Games history after powering into the women’s 100m hurdles final with a commanding victory in her heat at the 2026 Games in Glasgow.
The reigning Commonwealth champion and world record holder produced a superb performance, clocking an impressive 12.19 seconds to win Heat One and secure automatic qualification for Friday night’s final at Scotstoun Stadium.
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Amusan dominated the race from start to finish, crossing the line well ahead of South Africa’s Marione Fourie, who finished second in 12.50 seconds, while Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill claimed third place in 12.69 seconds.
The performance leaves the 28-year-old just one race away from successfully defending her Commonwealth title and further cementing her status as one of the greatest female hurdlers in the history of the Games. Related News Correctional Service launches nationwide drug distribution, targets better healthcare for inmates Africa's strongest currency keeps July inflation stable despite global pressures Paint manufacturers seek SON localisation of foreign standards to tap $2.6bn market
