By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Tobi Amusan is still reeling with excitement after winning silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Prompt News reports.
Amusan finished second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who won the race in a time of 12.24s.
The 28-year-old clocked 12.28s, while Grace Stark of the United of States of America took the bronze in a time of 12.34s.
The dark-skinned attributed her success to divine providence.
“I remember in 2021 I ran here and came fourth. The moment I heard the World Championships was going to be staged here (Tokyo), I had PTSD. But I had to snap out of it and tell myself I wasn’t leaving here without the gold medal; but I’ll take the silver,” Amusan told Making of Champions.
“It’s been God, the journey has been extremely rough. I’ve taken more L’s than wins and I’m just thankful that I have a great support system: my coach, my family, my mentors, my loved ones, my fans. This is for everyone who has supported me through it all.”
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