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OT OREGON | Nigeria’s Amusan wins 100 metres hurdles gold, Jamaica’s Anderson takes silver

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Gold Medallist Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan celebrates after winning the women’s 100 metres hurdles final. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Segar)


EUGENE, Ore. (Reuters)

Nigerian Tobi Amusan won the 100 metres hurdles World Championship Sunday in what was initially announced as a world record 12.06 seconds but later declared ineligible for the record due to illegal wind speed.

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan crosses the line to win the women’s 100 metres hurdles final ahead of second placed Jamaica’s Britany Anderson. (Photo: REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson)

Jamaican Britany Anderson took silver and Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn finished with bronze.

Anderson’s compatriot, Danielle Williams finished in sixth.

Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, Jamaica’s Britany Anderson and Kendra Harrison of the US in action during the women’s 100 metres hurdles final. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Segar)
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100m hurdles Athletics Britany Anderson final Tobi Amusan Track and Field World Athletics Championships

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