Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan narrowly missed out on making history after winning the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The Nigerian sprint hurdler crossed the finish line in 12.60 seconds to place third, ending her quest for a third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the event.
The gold medal went to Devynne Charlton of The Bahamas, who delivered an outstanding performance to win the race in 12.33 seconds. Jamaica’s Megan Simmonds finished second to claim the silver medal with a time of 12.41 seconds.
Amusan had looked set for another title after producing a brilliant display in the heats, where she clocked a wind-assisted 12.19 seconds. The time was the fastest ever recorded in Commonwealth Games history under any conditions and made her one of the favourites for the final.
However, she could not reproduce that speed in the medal race and had to settle for bronze.
Although she fell short of retaining her title, Amusan’s latest podium finish adds another major international medal to her impressive career and boosts Nigeria’s medal count at the Games.
The African champion remains one of the continent’s finest athletes, with consistent performances on the global stage. Her bronze medal once again highlights her ability to compete among the world’s best, even as her bid for a historic third straight Commonwealth Games crown came to an end.
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