Amusan Claims Silver In 100m Hurdles At Tokyo World Championships

Amusan Claims Silver In 100m Hurdles At Tokyo World Championships

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Nigeria’s world record holder Tobi Amusan took silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the world championships in Tokyo on Monday.

Amusan clocked 12.29sec behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji who clocked a national record of 12.24sec to win a shock gold.

American Grace Stark claimed bronze in 12.34sec, while Olympic champion Masai Russell finished fourth with 12.44sec.

(L-R) US’ athlete Masai Russell, Nigeria’s athlete Tobi Amusan, US’ athlete Grace Stark, Jamaica’s athlete Danielle Williams and Switzerland’s athlete Ditaji Kambundji compete in the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 15, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Source: Channels TV

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