Tobi Amusan recorded a season-best time of 12.28 seconds in the women’s 100m hurdles on Saturday in Xiamen, China [1].
The performance signals a strong return to form for the Nigerian sprinter as the 2026 Diamond League season progresses. These early-season meetings serve as critical benchmarks for athletes aiming for peak performance in global competitions.
Amusan competed in the Diamond League meeting on May 23, where she secured the 12.28-second mark [1], [2]. The event brought together elite international talent in Xiamen to kick off various seasonal campaigns.
Fellow Nigerian athlete Chukwuebuka Enekwechi also featured in the event. Enekwechi used the meeting to open his 2026 Diamond League campaign in the shot put [1], [2].
Both athletes are representing Nigeria on the world stage during this circuit. The Diamond League is designed to provide consistent high-level competition for the world's top-ranked track and field athletes throughout the year [3], [4].
Amusan's time of 12.28 seconds [1] places her among the competitive tier for the current season. For Enekwechi, the Xiamen meet marks the official start of his competitive cycle for the year [1], [2].
“Tobi Amusan recorded a season-best time of 12.28 seconds”
Amusan's season-best time indicates she is maintaining a high competitive ceiling heading into the mid-year athletics calendar. By debuting in Xiamen, both Amusan and Enekwechi are establishing their baseline performance levels for 2026, which is essential for qualifying for higher-tier finals and securing sponsorships in the professional circuit.
