The Digest:
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing with a time of 12.29 seconds. The podium finish adds another major achievement to her decorated career, though gold eluded her in a tightly contested final.
Key Points:
- Amusan finished behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who won gold in a national record of 12.24s.
- American Grace Stark took bronze with 12.34s, while Olympic champion Masai Russell placed fourth.
- The Nigerian world record holder (12.12s) previously won the world title in Eugene 2022.
- Amusan’s performance reaffirms her status among the world’s elite hurdlers despite strong competition.
- The race showcased deep talent, with the top four finishers separated by just 0.20 seconds.
- Amusan remains a consistent championship performer and key figure in global athletics.
- Her silver medal contributes to Nigeria’s growing reputation in track and field.
Sources: World Athletics, Makingofchampions
