Tobi Amusan has launched the new year with massive authority as she ends the 2025 season, and begins 2026, among the top three hurdlers in the world.
The Nigerian speed queen secured the top ranking in the women’s 110m hurdles, and therefore makes a strong case for her unmatched class on the international stage.
She gathered 1,430 ranking points to sit just behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji and America’s Grace Stark. Amusan’s brilliant silver medal performance at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships undoubtedly strengthened her global reputation.
Amusan shines brightly as others boost nation’s global ranking presence
Meanwhile, Nigeria celebrated further success as Ezekiel Nathaniel and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi also finished inside the world’s top 100 athletes.
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Their outstanding efforts in sprint and shot put ensured the country maintained an important footprint in world athletics rankings.
However, Amusan remains the standout figure, because she is still the only Nigerian woman inside the top five of her event, and that is remarkable. Furthermore, she proudly occupies 28th position in the overall women’s rankings. This shows her excellence and unwavering brilliance at the highest level.
Tags: Tobi Amusan, top three hurdlers, Ditaji Kambundji, Grace Stark, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, Ezekiel Nathaniel.
