Tobi Amusan Deserves Apologies Over World Record Doubts

Kyle Merber, an American middle-distance runner, stated that Tobi Amusan deserves apologies concerning the skepticism surrounding her world record of 12.12 seconds in the women's 100m hurdles set during the 2022 World Championships in Eugene. This record surpassed the previous mark of 12.20 seconds held by American hurdler Kendra Harrison.

Despite Amusan's record-setting performance, doubts have been cast on its legitimacy, with some attributing it to factors such as new spike technology and doping allegations. Merber criticized the unfair treatment Amusan has faced, noting that when she achieved her record, it was a significant improvement over previous times.

He emphasized that no one has come close to her record since. Amusan is currently facing a provisional suspension from the Athletics Integrity Unit due to a missed whereabouts filing ahead of the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, where she was unable to defend her title.

Her fastest time in Budapest was 12.24 seconds, and she has since claimed her third African title.