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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan secures spot in Diamond League Final in Brussels

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Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has secured her place at the 2026 Diamond League Final, which will be held in Brussels, Belgium, on September 4 and 5.

The 100m hurdles star qualified after collecting 28 points from five Diamond League meetings this season, comfortably meeting the qualification threshold for the season ending championship.

Amusan’s consistent performances throughout the campaign have ensured she remains among the leading contenders in one of athletics’ most competitive events as she prepares to challenge for another Diamond League title.

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The Nigerian has established herself as one of the world’s finest sprint hurdlers in recent years. She rose to global prominence by winning the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, where she also set the current world record of 12.12 seconds in the semi finals. She has also claimed Commonwealth Games gold, multiple African titles, and several Diamond League victories during her distinguished career.

Her qualification further strengthens Nigeria’s representation on the international athletics stage, with expectations high that she can challenge for top honors when the world’s best hurdlers converge on Brussels in September.

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The full list of athletes qualified for the 2026 Diamond League Final is expected to be confirmed by World Athletics in the coming weeks.

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