NATIONAL record holder Ackera Nugent is set to open her Diamond League account at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on Thursday.

Nugent, the second-fastest woman in the world this year over the 100m hurdles and a finalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, is set to face an exceptional field in what promises to be one of the most anticipated races of the meet.

Among her competitors are Olympic bronze medallist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and compatriot Danielle Williams.

Nugent has been a standout athlete this year, capturing the spotlight after a dominant win at the JAAA/Puma National Junior Championships in a blistering personal best of 12.28 seconds. The mark is also a new stadium record and the ninth-fastest time in history over the distance.

Her notable achievements include reaching the final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but she failed to finish after hitting the first hurdle.

Nugent says she is looking forward to making her Diamond League debut.

“I’m incredibly grateful to finally have the opportunity to compete on the Diamond League circuit,” Nugent shares. “It’s a huge step as I transition into a full-time professional athlete. The Diamond League is where I see myself competing for the foreseeable future so I’m ready to embrace everything that comes with it.”

Nugent is also slated to compete at the Silesia Diamond League in Poland this Sunday, August 25, and the Rome Golden Gala on Friday, August 30.