World record holder Tobi Amusan has expressed her excitement after winning silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 World Championships, Bold Sports reports.
Amusan, who clocked 12.28s to finish second behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji in a National Record of 12.24s, described the medal as a product of perseverance, faith, and the support around her.
“It’s all God,” Amusan said to Making of Champions. “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.”
Reflecting on her journey, she admitted it has not been easy: “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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Amusan also spoke about the high level of competition in Tokyo, where she faced one of the strongest 100m hurdles line-ups in recent history: “It’s really tough. Look at the kind of lineup we had — it’s anybody’s race. Throughout yesterday, I kept asking for God’s mercy because I worked really hard and I deserve this. I’m just thankful that I didn’t leave here with no medal this year.”
She further credited her progress to her new coach, Glen Mills, the legendary Jamaican trainer who previously worked with Usain Bolt: “The first two months were really tough, but the hard work paid off, I’m just thankful. He’s an amazing coach. He trusted me, he believes in me. Alongside my coach Lacena, they work hand-in-hand, this is for them.”
With Amusan delivering Nigeria’s first medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, the country’s next big hope is Ezekiel Nathaniel, who won his final heat in 48.37s earlier in the day, securing his place in the men’s 400m hurdles semifinals.
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