Nigeria’s 100m hurdles star Tobi Amusan
In a stunning display of speed and skill, Nigeria’s 100m hurdles star Tobi Amusan clinched a silver medal with a time of 12.29 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this marks Amusan’s first major medal since a challenging period following the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.
“This silver is a testament to Tobi’s resilience and world-class talent,” NAN reported, noting that her performance was monitored in Lagos and signifies Nigeria’s first medal at the championships, held from September 13 to 21.
Amusan’s achievement not only highlights her return to form but also cements her place among the global elite in athletics.
The women’s 100m hurdles saw fierce competition, with Switzerland’s Itaji Kambundji taking gold in a national record of 12.24 seconds.
“It was a stacked race, and I’m thrilled to come out on top,” Kambundji said, as quoted by NAN.
Grace Stark of the United States claimed bronze with a time of 12.34 seconds, while Masai Russell (USA) finished fourth at 12.44 seconds.
Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska and Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas tied for fifth with season-best times of 12.49 seconds, followed by Jamaica’s Danielle Williams in seventh (12.53 seconds) and the Netherlands’ Nadine Visser in eighth (12.56 seconds).
