Nigeria, March 13 -- Nigeria's sprint hurdles queen Tobi Amusan is set to make a long-awaited return to competition after organisers confirmed the world record holder among the headline athletes for the women's 100m hurdles at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, on 4 July.

The race, scheduled for the iconic Hayward Field, forms part of the prestigious Diamond League circuit and is expected to produce one of the deepest fields in the discipline this season.

For Amusan, the event represents more than just another race. It will mark the Nigerian star's first confirmed competition of the 2026 season, ending a competitive absence that stretches back to the World Athletics Championships in September 2025.

Few venues hold more signific...