Big Showdowns: Amusan Comes Out on Top
in First Race in Budapest.
Amusan finished the race in 12.48 seconds, ahead of Australian Michelle Jeneke and Jamaican Megan Tapper.
Amusan qualified for Wednesday’s semi-finals in fine fashion after winning Intensity 5 of the 100-meter
obstacles on Tuesday night in her most memorable race.
Amusan finished the race in 12.48 seconds, ahead of Australian Michelle Jeneke and Megan Tapper
of Jamiaca, who finished second and third, respectively.
Jeneke trailed significantly behind Tapper, returning in 12.71 seconds compared to 12.51 seconds for
Tapper. Cyprus’ Natalia Christofi won the final slot for a programmed capability in Intensity 5.
Amusan’s winning time was the third fastest of the five Warms that were decided on Tuesday.
Kendra Harrison of the US had a world-leading season of 12.24 seconds to win Intensity 3 and
had the fastest time in the Warms.
With a time of 12.41 seconds, Devynne Charlton from the Bahamas finished second in Intensity
3, setting yet another public record.
Everyone’s attention is on Amusan, the 100-meter obstacle course protecting title holder,
especially in light of the intense developments that occurred in Budapest over the opposition.
On Wednesday, the 100-meter obstacle semifinals will take place, with Amusan
competing in Intensity 2, the top two finishers in each of the three Intensity races and the two fastest scratchees advance to the final,
which takes place on Thursday, August 24.
Even though her rivals are closing in on her and also seems very strong for the title, Amusan
maintains her key advantages to win the gold medal in the 100-meter obstacles once more.
The Games Uprightness Unit (AIU) effectively imposed a provisional boycott on Nigerian actress Tobias Amusan after she failed three whereabouts tests in less than a year the contender,
who insisted she was flawless and had nothing to stow away, promised to contest the
decision with her legal group when the AIU announced Amusan’s temporary boycott on July 19.
Amusan’s case was contested before the AIU board on Wednesday, according to PREMIUM TIMES report.
Following an extensive conference, the 100-meter obstacle world record holder was given the opportunity to present her case.
The AIU released a statement on Thursday night that stated:
By a majority vote, the Disciplinary Council board has determined that Tobi
Amusan has not violated the Enemy of Doping Rule (ADRV) by making three
Whereabouts Disappointments in a calendar year.
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