Amusan wins silver in 100m hurdles at World Championships
Tobi Amusan has opened Team Nigeria’s medal tally at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, claiming silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final. The 2022 world champion and record holder clocked 12.28 seconds, finishing just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stormed to gold with a new national record of 12.24 seconds. USA’s Grace Stark secured bronze in 12.34s, while compatriot Masai Russell came fourth with 12.44s. Road to the podium Amusan showed consistent form throughout the competition — winning her heat in 12.53s, then posting 12.36s in the semifinals to book her spot in the final. There, she lined up against a formidable field, including Stark and Russell (USA), Danielle Williams (Jamaica), Nadine Visser (Netherlands), Devynne Charlton (Bahamas), Pia Skrzyszowska (Poland), and eventual champion Kambundji. Amusan’s silver marks her first global medal since her 2022 world title, and it sets […]