By Abiola Olawale
Nigeria’s sprinter and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, has secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing world championships in Tokyo, Japan, on Monday.
The New Diplomat reports that 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.
Amusan, 28, was bidding to reclaim the world title she won in Oregon, United States, in 2022, where she became the first Nigerian and the first African to win a gold medal in the 100m hurdles.
