Jamaican Britany Anderson won her semi-final ahead of American world record holder Kendra Harrison in 12.51.
Nigeria's Tobi Amusan, who finished fourth at the 2019 world championships, won her semi-final in 12.62.Reporting by Amy Tennery in Tokyo; editing by John StonestreetSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.
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