African Games: Tobi Amusan Defends 100m Hurdles Title

By: Gyang Dakwo

World record holder Tobi Amusan faced a disqualification scare but ultimately triumphed to claim gold at the 13th African Games in Accra, Ghana.

Despite a false start in the women’s 100-meter hurdle final, Amusan managed to avoid disqualification, receiving a yellow card instead.

Seizing the opportunity, she delivered a stellar performance, crossing the finish line with a time of 12.89 seconds.

Amusan initially faced stiff competition from Madagascar’s Fiadanantsoa Sidonie but surged ahead after the 50-meter mark, successfully defending her title.

Sidonie secured the silver medal with a time of 13.19 seconds, while Ashley Tinashe Kamangirira from Zimbabwe claimed the bronze.

She has now secured a hat-trick of 100m hurdles African Games titles, triumphing in the event at the past two editions in Congo Brazzaville 2015 and Rabat 2019.

In another event at the 13th African Games, American-born Nigerian athlete Chidi Anthony Okezie clinched gold in the men’s 400-meter final on the third day of athletics.

Despite a sluggish start, Chidi showcased incredible determination, staging a remarkable comeback to secure victory with a time of 45.06 seconds.