Joma athlete Michael Obasuyi broke the Belgian national record twice at the Paris Diamond League, clocking 13.16 in the heats and 13.10 in the final, where he crossed the line in fourth place.
Michael Obasuyi delivered one of the strongest performances of his career at the Paris Diamond League, in a result of major prestige for Joma. The Belgian athlete set two national records in the 110m hurdles on the same day and confirmed his best competitive form at one of the most demanding international meetings of the year.
His first mark came in the heats, where Obasuyi stopped the clock at 13.16 to improve the Belgian record. Later, in the final, he lowered his own mark again to 13.10, a time that earned him fourth place in a race of exceptional level.
Two national records in one afternoon
Michael Obasuyi’s result at the Paris Diamond League stands out both for the time and for the demands of the event. The 110m hurdles is a discipline shaped by the start, technical precision and the ability to maintain rhythm between barriers.
In that context, the Joma athlete responded from the first round with a top-level performance and did it again in the final, where he shared the track with some of the best specialists in the world. The Belgian closed his participation with a time of 13.10 and a fourth place of real competitive value.
Thanks to that 13.10, Michael Obasuyi has become the European leader for 2026 in the 110m hurdles. The mark comes at a key point in the season, just over a month before the European Championships in Birmingham, which will take place from 10 to 16 August.
How did the R-1100 help him achieve this record?
Coincidentally, 13.10 was also the amount of time Michael Obasuyi needed afterwards to explain how the Joma R-1100 helped him achieve this milestone. In an event where every foot strike, every transition, and every hurdle clearance can make the difference, having footwear that supports the athlete’s performance is essential.
According to the athlete himself, the shoe made him feel lighter and faster throughout the race while also providing control over the hurdles. This is especially important in the 110 m hurdles, a discipline in which speed alone is not enough; technical precision, rhythm, and stability must also be maintained.
For Joma, this assessment carries particular significance. It is a testament to the reliability of the R-1100, especially because it comes from the most demanding environment of all: real competition.
R-1100 and Joma kit at a top-level meeting
Obasuyi achieved this result competing in the R-1100 spike model and Joma kit. A combination designed to support the athlete in an event where every contact, every transition and every tenth has a direct impact on the result.
R-1100 spikes
- Upper made from breathable, very lightweight mesh thanks to the VTS ventilation system.
- Midsole with Light Reactive technology, made with injected Pebax to reduce weight. It provides lightness and reactivity.
- Internal Carbon Plate, which improves running efficiency.
- Lightweight nylon outsole resistant to abrasion, with a front metal spike structure to ensure grip on the track.
