World record holder Tobi Amusan was unable to defend her women's 100m hurdles title at the 2024 African Athletics Championship due to illness.
The reigning sprinter and hurdler had aimed for her third consecutive gold medal, but health issues prevented her from competing.
Amusan had previously won the women's 100m hurdles in 2018 in Asaba and in Mauritius two years ago.
Had she competed and won, she would have joined Maria Usifo and Glory Alozie as the only athletes to achieve three consecutive African titles in the women's 100m hurdles.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Adaobi Tabugo has qualified for the final, and Team Nigeria secured two gold medals during the competition's opening on Friday.
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