By Teddy Nwanunobi

‎Reigning Commonwealth Games champion and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, on Thursday, launched her quest for a third consecutive title at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland by delivering a commanding performance to book her place in the women’s 100m hurdles final.

‎Daily NewsCraft reports that Amusan has won gold at the last two editions of the Games and has been drawn in the first of two heats, where she will line up against Ghana’s Evonne Britton, Canada’s Mariam Abdul-Rashid, Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill and other challengers.

‎She cruised to victory in the opening semifinal, crossing the finish line in a stunning 12.19 seconds to underline her status as one of the favourites for the gold medal.

‎Amusan finished comfortably ahead of South Africa’s Marione Fourie, who clocked 12.50 seconds, while Jamaica’s Kerrica Hill came third in 12.69 seconds.

‎Although Amusan’s time was the fastest ever recorded in the event at the Commonwealth Games under any conditions, it will not count as a Games record because it was achieved with a +3.8m/s tailwind, well above the legal limit of +2.0m/s required for record purposes.

‎The Nigerian looked in complete control throughout the race, powering away from the field to secure automatic qualification for the final later on Thursday.

‎A victory in the final would add the Commonwealth Games women’s 100m hurdles title to Amusan’s growing list of international honours and further cement her reputation as one of the world’s leading sprint hurdlers.

‎Her qualification also continues Team Nigeria’s impressive outing in athletics at the Glasgow Games, with the country hoping to build on its medal haul as the competition enters its decisive stages.