Tobi Amusan secured the silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, clocking a time of 12.29 seconds in a highly competitive final.
The world record holder executed an impressive race throughout but ultimately settled for second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who achieved gold with a national record of 12.24 seconds.
American athlete Grace Stark finished with the bronze in 12.34 seconds, while Masai Russell placed fourth with a time of 12.44 seconds.
At 28 years old, Amusan was seeking to reclaim the world title she won in Oregon in 2022, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian and African to capture the 100m hurdles crown.
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Although she did not clinch gold this time, her silver medal further embellishes her distinguished résumé, which includes a world record of 12.12 seconds, several Diamond League victories, and a Commonwealth Games title.
Nigeria’s hopes for additional hardware in Tokyo now rest with Ezekiel Nathaniel, who advanced to the semifinals of the men’s 400m hurdles event.
Nathaniel, a 21-year-old emerging talent in African athletics, recorded a time of 48.37 seconds to secure his position.
He displayed remarkable composure throughout his heat, finishing strongly to emerge from a competitive field. Nathaniel aims to progress past Wednesday’s semifinal stage with aspirations of medaling in the final.
