Tobi Amusan Wins Silver in Women’s 100m Hurdles at Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, has added another medal to her glittering career after clinching silver in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships.

The 28-year-old hurdler clocked an impressive 12.29 seconds in a fiercely contested final on Monday.

This came just hours after Amusan had won her semifinal heat, where she stormed through with a time of 12.36s to secure her place in the showdown.

In the final, Amusan showcased her trademark explosive start and flawless technique, finishing just behind the eventual gold medalist, while leaving the Netherlands’ Nadine Visser and Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska trailing in her wake.

Opinion: A Silver That Shines Like Gold

While some might feel Amusan deserved gold, this silver medal should be seen as nothing short of a triumph. Consistency at the top level is one of the hardest things in athletics, and Amusan continues to prove that she belongs among the very best in the world.

What makes this even more inspiring is the resilience she has shown throughout her career—battling injuries, setbacks, and controversies, yet always finding her way back to the podium. For Nigerian athletics, her achievement is more than a medal; it is a symbol of hope and belief for young athletes chasing their dreams.

Silver in Tokyo is not the end but another chapter in her incredible story. With her hunger and determination, the world knows that Tobi Amusan will always be a contender, and Nigeria will always have a reason to celebrate her.

✨ In truth, Amusan’s silver sparkles like gold—because it represents courage, resilience, and the unshakable spirit of a champion.