Tobi Amusan places third as Masai Russell sets world leading time


...As South Africa's Leotlela wins thriller at Shanghai Diamond League

By Maxwell Kumoye 

 
 
Nigeria’s 2026 African champion and world record holder Tobi Amusan produced another strong outing on the international circuit, finishing third in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday.

American Olympic champion Masai Russell stormed to victory in a world-leading 12.25 seconds, while Bahamian star Devynne Charlton placed second in 12.38 seconds.

Amusan crossed the line in 12.41 seconds to secure a podium finish in a highly competitive field.

In the men’s 100m, South Africa’s Gift Leotlela edged Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and American Kenny Bednarek in a dramatic photo finish to claim his first Diamond League victory.

Leotlela clocked 9.97 seconds after producing a strong late burst to outpace his rivals.

“It means a lot... I had a decent start, not great. I just tried to keep my composure, stay in my rhythm and stay strong,” said the South African sprinter.

Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson also impressed in the women’s 200m, powering past Bahamian two-time Olympic 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo for victory. 

American Anavia Battle finished third ahead of compatriot Sha'Carri Richardson.

In the men’s 110m hurdles, world champion Cordell Tinch was beaten by fellow American Jamal Britt.

Swedish pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis comfortably won his event after clearing 6.12m, but failed in his bid to set a new world record of 6.32m.

The Swede, who set the current mark of 6.31m in March, missed all three attempts.

“The attempt at the world record was okay, I wish I could improve the run-up, the approach, speed and energy and then it will be good,” Duplantis said.

Elsewhere, Dutch athlete Jessica Schilder won the women’s shot put with a massive 21.09m throw ahead of American Chase Jackson.

Ireland’s Mark English emerged victorious in a tightly contested men’s 800m race, narrowly beating Botswana’s Kethobogile Haingura and American Brandon Miller.

Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon capped the meeting with victory in the women’s 5000m, clocking 14:24.14, the fastest time in the world this year.

“I feel so good, it was a good race. A positive season opener,” said Kipyegon.

“I’m going to continue to do both 1,500m and 5,000m... I just want to be the best version of myself and see how I perform.”

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