World record holder, Tobi Amusan, advanced into the semi-finals of the women’s 100m hurdles event at the World Athletics Championships currently being held in Tokyo, Japan, after winning her heat on Sunday, PUNCH Online reports.

The 28-year-old stormed to victory in a time of 12.53s to finish in first position in heat six, as she booked an automatic qualification spot for the semi-finals. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton came second in a time of 12.69s, while Elena Carraro of Italy finished further behind in third place in a time of 12.86s.

Other notable competitors in the event, including Olympic champion Masai Russell of the USA, reigning world champion Danielle Williams of Jamaica, as well as Dutchwoman Nadine Visser, Ackera Nugent, and Grace Stark, all cruised into the semi-finals of the event after qualifying from their respective heats.

Amusan will return to the tracks when the semi-finals and the final of the women’s 100m hurdles event go down on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Nigeria’s Sade Olatoye competed in the women’s hammer-throw event during day two of the morning session in Tokyo. However, she did not secure a spot in the final, as she could only manage a throw of 68.82m, which was well outside the qualification mark.

Meanwhile, the duo of Kanyisola Ajayi and Israel Okon will be involved in the evening session of day two, later on Sunday (today), as the semi-finals and the final of the men’s 100m event will take place.