Nigerian hurdling sensation Tobi Amusan has won the silver medal in the women's 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old finished second in a time of 12.29 seconds, finishing just behind Switzerland's Ditaji Kambundji, who captured the gold medal with a Swiss national record time of 12.24 seconds. This victory marks Switzerland's first-ever world title in the event.
This silver medal adds to Amusan's distinguished career, making it Nigeria's 12th medal in the history of the World Championships. The American duo of Grace Stark and Masai Russell completed the top four, taking bronze and fourth place with times of 12.34 and 12.44 seconds, respectively.
Amusan, the reigning world record holder and 2022 champion, entered the final in strong form after winning her semi-final heat. However, she was unable to match the late-race surge from Kambundji in the final.
This performance reinforces Amusan's legacy as one of Nigeria's most accomplished track and field athletes, showcasing a successful comeback after finishing off the podium at the previous year's world championships.
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