Africa-Press – Botswana. Tobi Amusan left Eugene, USA, as one of the biggest stars of the World Championships in Athletics. The Nigerian ‘detonated’ the world record in the 100 meters hurdles with a stunning 12.12 seconds in the semi-finals, taking eight hundredths off the previous mark, which belonged to American Kendra Harrison.
In the final, which she had won to take the gold, the Nigerian sprinter did even better – 12.06 seconds – but the mark was not considered valid for the world record, as it was achieved with a favorable wind superior to the allowed.
The most amazing thing is that Amusah got these marks running with shoes that aren’t even for speed. As she explained, the decision was due to an injury she suffered with the special shoes for the speed tests on the track.
“I don’t do my best with pointe shoes (speed). I had a foot problem at the beginning of the season, which slowed me down a bit. I spoke to Adidas and asked if I could have some track shoes with a sole. more comfortable. They recommended me many things and I felt comfortable with them. Since then I have used them for everything”, the Nigerian told ‘The Guardian’.
Tobi Amusan ran with some Adidas Adizero Avanti, a shoe model used in longer track events, such as the 5000 and 10000 meters.
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