The world record holder in the women's 100m hurdles takes centre stage on Wednesday as she aims to add an Olympic medal to her gallery.

Tobi Amusan, Nigeria's flagbearer and world record holder in the 100m hurdles, will kick off her campaign for an Olympic medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, August 7th.

The highly rated athlete is on a mission to add to Nigeria's medal tally in her third Olympic appearance. Amusan is a strong contender for gold.

However, she will face tough competition from world-class hurdlers including Devynne Charlton, Alaysha Johnson, Danielle Williams, and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.

Tobi Amusan will compete in the first round today, followed by the semifinals on Friday and the final on Saturday.

With a stellar track record including multiple world titles, Commonwealth Games golds, and African championships, Amusan is confident and well-prepared for the challenge.

Favour Ofili Finishes Sixth in 200m Final

In other news, Pulse Sports reported that Favour Ofili narrowly missed out on a podium finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics, placing sixth in the women's 200m final.

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