World Athletics Championships: Amusan wins heat, cruises into final

Tobi Amusan is through to the final of the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Amusan survived a late start to win Heat 2 with a time of 12.56s.

Jamaica’s Ackera Nuggent came second with a time of 12.60s , while Canada’s Naddine Visser was third with a time of 12.62s.

Former world record holder Kendra Harrison won the first semi-final race in 12.33s.

Jasmine Camacho-Quinn took Heat 3 in 12.41s, ahead of Nia Ali in 12.49s.

Amusan will compete in the final of the event on Sunday night.

The Nigerian is the current record holder and defending champion in the event.