After much uncertainty, the world record holder and world champion will have the opportunity to defend her title in Budapest.
It was announced on Thursday that Tobi Amusan had her suspension lifted for her three whereabouts violations, and that she’s now eligible to compete in Budapest and defend her title in the women’s 100m hurdles.
“This morning, I found out that the Independent Tribunal that heard my case has ruled that I did not violate the whereabouts rules and as a result, I will not be sanctioned and none of my results will be precluded,” Amusan said in an Instagram post on Thursday. I am thrilled to put this behind me, and I look forward to defending my title at the World Championships. I generally have been and consistently will be an ally of clean sport.”
The Athlete’s Integrity Unit is still deciding whether or not to appeal the decision.
“AIU Head Brett Clothier has indicated the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) is disappointed by this decision and will review the reasoning in detail before deciding whether to exercise its right of appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) within the applicable deadline,” the AIU said in a press release. “The decision is currently confidential but will be published in due course.”
Amusan set the world record in the semi-finals in Eugene last year at the World Championships with her time of 12.12 seconds. The women’s 100m hurdles kicks off next Tuesday.
