OMG The Fastest Women's 100m We've Ever Witnessed

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The women’s 100 meters hurdles final at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham was not just a race — it was a statement. Inside a packed Alexander Stadium, the world witnessed one of the most dominant and composed hurdle performances ever delivered on a major championship stage. At the center of it all stood Tobi Amusan, the reigning world champion and newly crowned world record holder.

Only two weeks earlier in Eugene, Amusan had rewritten history with her stunning 12.12 world record at the World Championships. Arriving in Birmingham, expectations were enormous. In sprint hurdles, pressure can break even the greatest athletes — one clipped hurdle can end everything. Yet Amusan embraced that pressure with remarkable calm.

The final featured an exceptional field. Jamaica lined up with proven champions like Danielle Williams and the explosive Megan Tapper, while the Bahamas pinned hopes on the fast-rising Devynne Charlton. England, Australia, and Canada all added depth to what was one of the strongest Commonwealth finals ever assembled.

At the gun, Tapper produced a brilliant start and briefly applied pressure on Amusan through the opening barriers. For a moment, the race felt wide open. But Amusan did not panic. From the third hurdle onward, her rhythm became flawless. Each clearance was crisp, each stride between the barriers precise and powerful. As the race unfolded, she began to pull away decisively.

By the final hurdles, the outcome was clear. Amusan surged ahead with authority, crossing the line in 12.30 seconds into a slight headwind — a Games record by a massive margin. It was not just a win; it was a demonstration of complete technical mastery. Charlton followed to claim silver in 12.58, earning historic success for the Bahamas, while Cindy Sember secured bronze for England in 12.59. The margins were tight behind, but Amusan was in a league of her own.