Prefontaine Classic: Ackera Nugent nudges Tobi Amusan to 100mH victory at Eugene Diamond League

Amusan Sends Strong Warning Ahead of World Championships with Blistering Run at Prefontaine Classic

Nigeria’s sprint queen and world record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, served a timely reminder of her elite status with a scintillating second-place finish at the prestigious Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, clocking an impressive 12.38 seconds. Despite finishing behind Jamaica’s rising star Ackera Nugent, who stormed to victory in 12.32 seconds, Amusan’s performance reaffirmed her consistency and competitiveness on the global s…

Nugent wins 100m hurdles, Whittaker third in 400m at Prefontaine Classic

EUGENE – During the 50th staging of the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, Arkansas alum Ackera Nugent won the 100m hurdles in 12.32 seconds while Razorback Isabella Whittaker finished third in the 400m. Alums Shafiqua Maloney and Nikki Hiltz both placed fifth, respectively, in the 800m and 1,500m. After a strong start, Nugent powered to the finish line to defeat a very talented hurdle field. Her 12.32, with a 0.4 wind, held off a 12.38 by Nigeria…

Prefontaine Classic: Ackera Nugent nudges Tobi Amusan to 100mH victory at Eugene Diamond League

World Record holder Tobi Amusan succumbed to another defeat in the women's 100mH, finishing behind Ackera Nugent at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene.