Reigning champion Tobi Amusan won her qualifying heat in the women’s 100 metres hurdles on Tuesday in Budapest to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
The Nigerian, whose world record is 12.12, was slow out of the blocks before cruising to a time of 12.48 seconds.
The 26-year-old, who set the world record in the semi-finals of last year’s world championships, had a provisional anti-doping suspension lifted on Thursday, but could still face an appeal that could potentially reinstate the ban.
Amusan is the defending champion and record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles.
The semi-final will take place on Wednesday.
If she advances to the final as expected, the Ogun-State born athlete will compete for the gold medal again on Thursday.
Taking to her Instagram page, she wrote:
“I’m just thankful I’m here in Budapest and able to race, using my talent,” Amusan said.
“It has not been the best, but I’m here. I tried to stay as relaxed as possible (through the uncertainty) and do what my coach tells me.
“So, here I am.”
