Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has disclosed that an injury sustained before the 2026 Commonwealth Games prevented her from defending her women’s 100m hurdles title in Glasgow.
Race Results and Medal Outcome
Amusan crossed the finish line in 12.60 seconds, securing the bronze medal. Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton claimed gold with a time of 12.33 seconds, while Jamaica’s Megan Simmons took silver in 12.41 seconds.
Amusan Speaks on Injury and Weather Challenges
Speaking after the race, the world‑record holder revealed she suffered a heavy fall during training camp, which left her concerned about her knee heading into the competition.
“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,” Amusan said.
The Nigerian athlete also noted that the cold weather in Glasgow posed an extra challenge, especially as she manages anemia and tries to stay warm whenever possible.
“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,” she added.
Looking ahead, Amusan said she will seek treatment for her injury and then assess her next steps.
Nigeria’s Medal Standing at the Games
Amusan’s bronze contributed to Nigeria’s growing medal haul. According to the latest standings, Team Nigeria occupies fifth place 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 total). England follows with 66 medals, Canada is third with 46, and host Scotland sits fourth with 26 medals. South Africa, Malaysia and New Zealand complete the top eight nations.
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