World record holder in the women’s 100 metres hurdles, Tobi Amusan, cruised to victory in the event at the 2025 Athletics Federation of Nigeria’s National Trials at the Yaba College of Technology Sports Complex in Lagos,
The 28-year-old moved faster off the blocks at the Yabatech sports complex to clinch the first position in a time of 12.57seconds for her fifth title.
Amusan finished ahead of rising star Adaobi Tabugbo, who came second in a time of 13.03 seconds, while Faith Osamuyi placed third in a time of 13.36 seconds
The win marked Amusan’s dominance in the women’s 100 metres hurdles event, as she continues her preparations for the forthcoming World Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Tokyo, Japan, in September.
In other events, Gafar Badmus claimed the men’s 400 metres national title, posting a time of 45.71seconds to finish in first position ahead of Ezekiel Asuquo, who ended up in second spot in a time of 46.29 seconds, while David Akhalu placed third in a time of 46.91seconds
There was upset in the women’s category, where multiple champion Patience Okon-George was disqualified in the final.
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African U-20 champion, Favour Onyah, emerged winner after clocking a time of 52.69 seconds while the duo Opeyemi Deborah Oke and Anita Enaruna trailed behind in second and third position, respectively.
In the women’s 100 metres African U-20 champion, Chioma Nweke dethroned Olayinka Olajide to claim a maiden national title after coasting to victory in 11.27seconds. Olajide ran 11.39 seconds to pick the second spot while Iyanuoluwa Bada was third in 11.45 seconds.
The reigning National Sports Festival champion expressed her excitement saying, “I feel very amazing. It feels good to become a national champion.”
She added, “I have to go back and try to qualify for the Commonwealth Games next year.”
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
