Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the current women’s 100m hurdles world record holder, faced a setback in her bid for Olympic glory at the Paris 2024 Games when her third time of 12.55 seconds missed out on little automatic qualification for the final.

Amusan, who was a dominant force in the event, was expected to easily advance to the finals. However, a strong field of competitors and a tough race saw him finish third. The top two finishers in each semi-final series earn automatic qualification, leaving Amusan’s fate uncertain. Despite this setback, Amusan still has a chance to reach the finals. Being one of the fastest losers, he will have to wait to see if his time is enough to secure a place in the final. The Nigerian athlete will anxiously await the results of the remaining semi-finals to determine her fate.
Amusan’s performance sparked a mix of disappointment and hope among fans, who rallied behind her on social media. “We still believe in you, Toby!” one supporter wrote. “You got this!”

The women’s 100m hurdles final is scheduled for later today and fans will be anxiously waiting to see if Amusan’s Olympic dreams remain alive.