World record holder and five-time national champion Tobi Amusan successfully defended her women’s 100m hurdles title at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, winning Nigeria’s first gold medal of the competition.
Amusan arrives with an impressive record at the continental championships, having won five gold medals across individual and relay events.
She won the 100m and 4x100m relay titles at Asaba 2018, repeated the sprint hurdles and relay double at Mauritius 2022, and added another relay gold at Douala 2024.
Compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed, producing a strong finish to claim bronze after a brilliant start to the race.
Amusan will now turn her attention to Saturday’s Diamond League meeting in China.
Team Nigeria opened their campaign at the competition with two medals, both coming from the women’s discus event.
Divine Oladipo, competing in her first international event for Nigeria, delivered an impressive performance to claim the silver medal.
Obiageri Amaechi also reached the podium, securing bronze to complete a memorable outing for Team Nigeria in the event.
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