Tobi Amusan began her 2026 season with a second-place finish in the women’s 200m at the Velocity Fest in Jamaica.
The Nigerian, best known for her success in the 100m hurdles, clocked a season-best 23.25 seconds to finish behind Elaine Thompson-Herah, who won the race in 22.61 seconds.
Ackera Nugent placed third in 23.35 seconds in a competitive field.
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Amusan’s performance marks an encouraging start to the year as she builds towards major international competitions.
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Primarily a hurdles specialist, the 26-year-old’s outing in the 200m showed her speed endurance and growing versatility on the track.
