Amusan takes bronze for Nigeria in 100m hurdles

World record holder Tobi Amusan won a bronze medal in the women's 100-meter hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday, July 30, finishing behind gold medalist Devynne Charlton of the Bahamas and silver medalist Megan Tapper of Jamaica. Amusan, who was the defending champion and a heavy favorite, crossed the line in 12.60 seconds.

The result followed a dominant morning heat where Amusan had posted a wind-assisted time of 12.19 seconds, the fastest ever run in a Commonwealth Games 100m hurdles race, though it did not count as an official record due to excessive tailwind. In the final, however, Charlton claimed victory in 12.33 seconds, with Tapper finishing in 12.41.

Amusan's bronze adds to Nigeria's growing medal tally at the Games. Her performance continues a decorated career that includes a 2022 world championship title and a world record. The medal came on the same day other Nigerian athletes delivered strong results, including Chukwuebuka Enekwechi's gold in the men's shot put and Kanyinsola Ajayi's bronze in the men's 100 meters.

Beyond the hurdles, Nigeria advanced several athletes to finals on Thursday. In the men's 400 meters, both Samuel Ogazi and...