By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has won silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 World Championships, marking her first podium finish since her historic world title in 2022.
The world record holder clocked 12.29s to finish second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who stormed to gold in a National Record of 12.24s.
Grace Stark of the United States claimed bronze in 12.34s, while fellow American Masai Russell narrowly missed the podium in fourth with 12.44s.
Amusan had shown strong form throughout the competition, winning her opening heat in 12.53s before storming to a 12.36s (-0.2) victory in the semifinals.
In the final, she battled a stacked field that included Grace Stark (USA), Masai Russell (USA), Danielle Williams (Jamaica), Ditaji Kambundji (Switzerland), Nadine Visser (Netherlands), Devynne Charlton (Bahamas), and Pia Skrzyszowska (Poland).
