Diamond League: Amusan, Brume Set To Bounce Back In Oregon

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Nigeria’s sprint star and World Record holder in the 100m hurdles, Tobiloba Amusan, hope to bounce back this weekend from the setbacks she suffered at the

Last year, at the same venue, ‘Tobi Express’ took the World by storm, not only winning gold in the 100m hurdles at the World Championship but set a new World Record of 12.12sec in the event.She became the biggest sports celebrity in Nigeria and the entire African continent. Once again, the focus of many athletics followers across the globe is on the track of Eugene, Oregon.

Will Amusan be able to turn her bad situation in Budapest into a glorious one here in Oregon?For former Nigerian sprinter, hurdler and jumper, coach Seigha Porbeni, the Diamond league final this weekend is a perfect avenue for Amusan to regain her pride in the 100m hurdles.Apart from the famous 12.12sec World Record, which she set in the semifinal last year, at Oregon, Amusan also ran a marginally wind assisted 12.06sec to capture the gold medal in the evening.

 

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