World champion and world 100 meters hurdles record holder Tobi Amusan is challenging a charge of missed drug tests that could result in a suspension, according to her social media.

A post on Amusan’s instagram account last night, stated that she was charged with three missed drug tests in a 12-month span by the Athletics integrity unit, which can lead to a two-year suspension even if an athlete never fails a drug test.

Amusan was quoted as saying ……..“I intend to fight this charge and will have my case decided by a tribunal of 3 arbitrators before the start of next month’s world championships,…… “I am a clean athlete, and I am regularly; (maybe more than usual) tested by the AIU – I was tested within days of my third ‘missed test.’ I have faith that this will be resolved in my favor and that I will be competing at the world championships in august.  end of quote”

Amusan lowered the world record in the women’s 100 meters from 12.20 seconds to 12.12 in the semifinals of last July’s in Eugène, Oregon. 

This season, Amusan is ranked second in the world by best time 12.34 seconds behind Olympic gold medalist jasmine Camacho- Quinn of Puerto Rico 12.31 seconds.