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World record holder Tobi Amusan, is the fastest woman in the women’s 100m hurdles this year after running a blistering 12.40s to win the first Jamaica Athletics Invitational in Kingston, to win the race ahead of Jamaican and world champion, Danielle Williams.

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Here are the details of the Jamaica Athletics Invitational –

Tobi Amusan

Winner:  Tobi Amusan

Time:  12.40 seconds

Wind Speed:  +0.9m/s

 

Runner-up: Danielle Williams (Jamaica) – 12.46 seconds

Third Place: Christina Clemons (USA) – 12.54 seconds

Previous World Lead: Tonea Marshall (USA) – 12.42 seconds in late April

Event: Jamaica Athletics Invitational (inaugural)
Location: National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica

Date:Saturday (no specific date mentioned, but based on the context, it appears to be recent, possibly May 2024)

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Serie A: Lookman nominated for Atalanta’s Player of the Season

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Ademola Lookman is in the running for Atalanta’s Goal of the Season award, Ekwutosblog reports.

 

Lookman had two goals nominated for the individual accolade.

The Nigeria international’s superb strike in Atalanta’s 3-2 loss to Real Madrid was the first on the list.

The 27-year-old also earned nomination for his sublime finish in La Dea’s 5-0 trouncing of Empoli at the Gewiss Stadium.

Lookman will be looking to add another individual award to his collections after scooping Atalanta’s Player of the Season prize for the last two campaigns.

He scored 22 times and recorded five assists in 46 appearances across all competitions for the Bergamo club last season.

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EPL: Sign Osimhen instead of Gyokeres – Ferdinand advises Man United

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has advised his former club to sign Victor Osimhen instead of Viktor Gyokeres.

The Red Devils are in search of more firepower upfront after an underwhelming campaign.

The duo of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to deliver the goods, with United finishing in a disappointing 15th position on the table.

Ruben Amorim’s side also lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the final of the UEFA Europa League.

Gyokeres, who had an outstanding campaign for Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon, has been linked with a move to Old Trafford.

The forward scored 39 goals and registered eight assists to help Sporting Lisbon clinch the Portuguese League title.

Despite his impressive form in front of goal, Ferdinand believed Osimhen would be a better fit for his old club.

“I think Gyokeres, everyone’s talking about him. Again, I think if I’m looking at the market now and I had to pick him or Osimhen, I’d probably pick Osimhen because of that experience,” the former England international told the Mirror.

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Super Eagles and Ac Milan Striker Samuel Chukwueze Empowers His Community Youths In Bende, Abia State with Keke (Tricycle) to Celebrate His Father.

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Super Eagles and Ac Milan Striker Samuel Chukwueze Empowers His Community Youths In Bende, Abia State with Keke (Tricycle) to Celebrate His Father.

He also built a mansion for his father in his hometown. He has done well to his community and his immediate family

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