Tobi Amusan Opens Up About Injury That Affected Her Title Defence
Nigeria’s world‑record holder Tobi Amusan has revealed that an injury sustained during training prevented her from retaining the women’s 100m hurdles crown at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Amusan crossed the finish line in 12.60 seconds to claim the bronze medal. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton took gold with a time of 12.33 seconds, while Jamaica’s Megan Simmons secured silver in 12.41 seconds.
Training Fall and Cold Conditions Added to the Challenge
Speaking after the race, Amusan explained that she suffered a heavy fall while preparing for the event, which left her concerned about the state of her knee.
“I had a pretty bad fall at training camp, so I’ve been a bit concerned about my knee coming into this meet. But I’m just thankful I was able to hold it together and get on the podium once again,” she said.
The Nigerian athlete also noted that the chilly weather in Glasgow posed an extra obstacle, particularly because she manages anemia by staying warm.
“It was a little cold out there. I’m anemic, so I try to stay warm every opportunity I get. I did my best to make sure I kept myself warm before the race,” Amusan added.
Looking Ahead: Treatment and Future Plans
Amusan emphasized her focus on recovery, stating that she plans to seek treatment before deciding on her next steps.
“Honestly, with what I’m dealing with right now, I just want to go and get treatment, and then we’ll see what happens next,” she concluded.
Nigeria’s Medal Standing at the Games
Amusan’s bronze contributed to Nigeria’s growing tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The team currently sits fifth on the medals table with eight gold, five silver and three bronze medals, for a total of 16 medals.
Australia leads the standings with 51 gold, 24 silver and 37 bronze (112 overall). England follows in second place with 66 medals, Canada is third with 46, and host nation Scotland sits fourth with 26 medals. South Africa, Malaysia and New Zealand round out the top eight.
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