Fresh off her impressive victory at the Paris Diamond League, Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan | Bold Sports will return to action this weekend when she lines up in a stacked women’s 100m hurdles field at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
The meeting, one of the premier stops on the Wanda Diamond League circuit, will see the world record holder face several of the world’s fastest hurdlers as she continues her preparations for the World Athletics Championships.
Amusan heads into the race full of confidence after Tobi Amusan wins Paris Diamond League in season’s best 12.28s | Bold Sports.
The Nigerian will renew her rivalry with Olympic champion Masai Russell of the United States, who has been one of the standout performers this season, while American duo Kendra Harrison and Alaysha Johnson also add further quality to an elite field.
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Jamaica will be represented by Ackera Nugent and Danielle Williams, both capable of challenging for victory on their day, while the Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton, the world indoor record holder, is also among the contenders.
American Grace Stark and Tonea Marshall complete a field packed with global championship medallists and Diamond League winners.
Speaking after her triumph in Paris, Amusan admitted the conditions were far from ideal but was pleased with how she executed her race.
“I do not like the warm weather at all, but whatever the weather, I was going to come out here and kill it. Execution was alright,” she said.
The Nigerian also expressed delight at competing injury-free again, insisting external expectations no longer affect her performances.
“I am just happy being injury free. The pressure does not get to me.
“I have a grace, which is the very strong system around me and that finish line. So, I am never worried about pressure on the night.”
Amusan acknowledged that her performances over the hurdles can vary from race to race but believes she has the confidence to compete at the highest level regardless of the circumstances.
“My approach to the hurdles varies. Sometimes, you are thinking what has just happened? On other days, it is really sloppy and I still come out and run a fast time. I try to take a shot at every race.”
With the Commonwealth Games later this month, Saturday’s race offers another major test of Amusan’s title credentials against many of the athletes she is likely to face later this season.
