Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, reaffirming her place among the world’s elite hurdlers.

Amusan stormed to second place in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Monday, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds.

The race was won by Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds, while the United States’ Grace Stark clinched bronze in 12.34 seconds.

Another American, Masai Russell, narrowly missed out on the podium, finishing fourth with a time of 12.44 seconds.

The medal marks another milestone for Amusan, who has consistently flown Nigeria’s flag high on the global stage.

Building on her strong semifinal run of 12.36 seconds, the former world record holder demonstrated grit and determination to secure a spot on the podium in a highly competitive field.(The Nation)