Nigerian sprinter, Tobi Amusan began her quest for a podium finish in the 100 metres women hurdles event by winning her heat in a time of 12.49s and qualifying for the semi-finals.
Amusan who is the current world record holder was quicker than USA’s Alaysha Johnson in 2nd with 12. 61s and Janeek Brown in 12.84s in Heat 1
The time means Amsuan finishes as the second over-all fastest qualifier behind defending Olympic champion, Puerto Rico Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.
