World Athletics Championships: Tobi Amusan Responds After Cruising Into The 100-meter Semifinals

Tobi Amusan

"I Am Here"

Tobi Amusan, the defending champion, has expressed her satisfaction after making it to the semifinals of the women's 100-meter hurdles on Tuesday in Budapest.

Amusan advanced to the semifinals by winning her qualifying heat in the women's 100-meter hurdles.

The 26-year-old, whose world record is 12.12, took a while to get going before gliding to the third-fastest time of the evening with a time of 12.48 seconds.

"I am just thankful I am here in Budapest and able to race, using my talent," she said after the race.

"It has not been the best, but I am here. I tried to stay as relaxed as possible (through the uncertainty) and do what my coach tells me. So, here I am."

Many people were surprised to see Amusan at the international event as her suspension had been lifted just two days earlier.

On Thursday, the Nigerian track star's temporary anti-doping ban was lifted.

Amusan could still lose an appeal, which would likely result in the suspension being reinstated.

Amusan received a provisional suspension from the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in July as a result of three whereabouts failures over a 12-month period.