Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan has secured a silver medal at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships, reaffirming her place among the world’s elite hurdlers.
Amusan stormed to second place in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Monday, clocking an impressive 12.29 seconds.
The race was won by Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who set a new national record of 12.24 seconds, while the United States’ Grace Stark clinched bronze in 12.34 seconds.
Another American, Masai Russell, narrowly missed out on the podium, finishing fourth with a time of 12.44 seconds.
The medal marks another milestone for Amusan, who has consistently flown Nigeria’s flag high on the global st Building on her strong semifinal run of 12.36 seconds, the former world record holder demonstrated grit and determination to secure a spot on the podium in a highly competitive field.
Chef Hilda Baci has set a new Guinness World Record for the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilogrammes (19,356 lb 9 oz). The record was achieved in partnership with Gino in Victoria Island, Lagos, and has been officially confirmed. Announcing the feat on Monday on X, the post read,”New record: Largest serving of Nigerian style jollof rice – 8,780 kg (19,356 lb 9 oz) achieved […]
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