Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has secured silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji in a closely contested final.
Amusan clocked 12.29 seconds on Monday, September 15, as Kambundji stormed to gold in a Swiss national record of 12.24. American Grace Stark followed for bronze with 12.34.
The Nigerian advanced smoothly through the heats and semi-final, where she posted 12.36, before delivering another strong run in the final. Despite her effort, she fell short of repeating her 2022 triumph.
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Amusan remains the world record-holder with 12.12 seconds set in Eugene three years ago. She had also claimed gold in that 2022 final with a wind-assisted 12.06.
Amusan’s Tokyo silver adds to her extensive medal record, including multiple African Games titles and Diamond League victories. Her consistency has cemented her as one of Africa’s greatest hurdlers.
The women’s 100m hurdles in Tokyo preview Africa’s growing presence in sprint hurdles. Amusan’s medal continues a tradition stretching back to Glory Alozie’s silver at the 1999 World Championships.
