BUDAPEST: Reigning champion Tobi Amusan of Nigeria won her qualifying heat in the women's 100-metres hurdles on Tuesday to secure a spot in the semi-finals amid a cloud of controversy.
Amusan, whose world record is 12.12, was slow out of the blocks before cruising to a time of 12.48 seconds, third fastest on the night. Team mate Nia Ali, the 2019 gold medallist who fell in the opening round at last year's worlds, won her heat to advance.
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