World record holder leads 100m hurdles triumph, Tabugbo claims bronze in double podium finish for Team Nigeria

Nigeria’s sprint hurdles queen, Tobi Amusan, delivered a commanding performance to clinch the country’s first gold medal at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.

The world record holder surged to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Wednesday, reaffirming her dominance on the continental stage. Fellow Nigerian, Adaobi Tabugbo, also impressed, powering to a bronze medal to secure a double podium finish for Team Nigeria in the event.

Amusan’s latest triumph adds to her growing list of African titles, further cementing her status as one of the continent’s most decorated athletes in the discipline.

Despite the excitement on the track, the championship faced technical setbacks, with reports of malfunctioning timing systems causing delays in the release of official results.

Team Nigeria continued to build momentum beyond the hurdles, recording additional podium finishes in the women’s discus and sprint events as the competition progresses in Accra.