The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the result could only place the team in sixth position in the eight-team heat 2 of the competition’s first round.
Browsing: Tobiloba Amusan
Amusan, running from lane 6 in the women’s 100 metres hurdles final at the Olympic Stadium, finished fourth after a time of 12.60 seconds.
The 21-year-old Nigerian had delighted his compatriots by storming into the event’s final earlier in the day to raise hopes for the much-awaited medal after series of disappointment for Team Nigeria.
The 24-year-old qualified at the Tokyo Olympic Stadium by winning semi-final 1 with a time of 12.62 seconds, leaving Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton who had 12.66 in second place.
Amusan, who ran from lane 4 of the first round race, finished in 12.72 seconds in the heat on Saturday morning.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Okagbare-Ighoteguonor and sprint hurdler, Tobiloba Amusan, lead a team of 12 athletes to compete at the IAAF World Championships from August 4 to 13