Amusan claims bronze in 100m hurdles at Commonwealth Games
Nigeria’s sprint hurdler, Tobi Amusan, secured a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Amusan had previously won gold at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. She aimed to make history by winning three consecutive titles but finished third in the final. Despite not achieving her goal, Amusan continued her impressive record with another podium finish.
What we know
- Tobi Amusan finished third in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
- She crossed the finish line in 12.60 seconds, securing the bronze medal.
- The gold medal was won by Devynne Charlton of The Bahamas with a time of 12.33 seconds, and Megan Simmonds of Jamaica took silver in 12.41 seconds.
- Earlier, Amusan won her heat in a wind-assisted 12.19 seconds, the fastest time ever at the Commonwealth Games under any conditions, though not eligible for records.
- This marks Amusan’s third consecutive podium finish in the event at the Commonwealth Games.
