Tobi Amusan Books Spot in 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels

By Zee Dladla | 15.07.2026 | Sports Last Updated On 15.07.2026

Tobi Amusan Books Spot in 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels

100-meter hurdles world record holder Tobi Amusan has booked her spot in the 2026 Diamond League Final in Brussels, with the showpiece scheduled for September 4 and 5. The Nigerian sprinter-hurdler earned her place after a steady run of performances across the Diamond League meetings.

Quick facts

  • Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Diamond League Final.
  • The final is set for September 4 and 5 in Brussels.
  • Amusan collected 28 points across five Diamond League meetings.
  • Her points total secured her qualification to the women’s 100m hurdles final.
  • World Athletics is expected to publish the full list of qualified athletes in the coming weeks.

Amusan, who holds the world record in the women’s 100m hurdles, accumulated 28 points from five events on the circuit. That total was enough to place her comfortably among the qualifiers for the women’s final over the hurdles.

A former world champion and a Commonwealth Games champion, she has continued to be one of the standout names in the event throughout the season. Her qualification is also seen as another boost for Nigeria’s visibility on the global athletics stage.

World Athletics is expected to release the complete list of athletes who have qualified for the Diamond League Final in the weeks ahead.

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Published on 15.07.2026
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