TOBI AMUSAN ROCKETS TO THE NUMBER 3 OF THE WORL

Tobi Amusan has risen to third place in the last world ranking of 100 meters of athletics athletics, becoming Nigeria’s best classified athlete Following his brilliant performance of the silver medal in the 2025 World Championship in Tokyo.

The 28 -year -old Hurdler, the head of the world record, increased from the ninth to the third after winning 1,430 pointsplacing it just behind the United States’ Grace Stark (1st) and the new world champion DITAJI KAMBUNDJI of Switzerland (2nd).

Tobi Amusan also made an impressive leap in the Global Ranking of women in generalgrowing 40 places from 68 to 28.

He became the only Nigerian woman within the first 100 after Fule ofili abandoned her change of loyalty to Türkiye and the absence of the championships.

Speaking after his career in Tokyo, Tobi Amusan shared his pride of flying the Nigerian flag:

“I feel proud and honored to represent Nigeria. Winning silver at this stage means a lot. I always give the best for my country.”

Amusán Registration 12.29 seconds To finish second behind Kambundji, who claimed gold in a Swiss national record of 12.24s. Stark took the bronze at 12.34s.

Nathaniel opens a new land in the male ranking

Another great engine was Ezequiel Nathanielwho shot 59 to 15 in the general classification of men after a historic 400 m obstacle campaign in Tokyo.

The 22 -year -old NCAA champion broke the Nigerian record Five times in 2025 And it became only the Second Nigerian to reach the final of the World Championship since 1987.

Although it is still fifth in the ranking of events, its points increased from 1,409 to 1,450.

Ajayi’s advance: from 417 to 171 worldwide

Sprinter Nigeriano, Kanyinsola Ajayi produced one of the most notable jumps in the last update.

The 21 -year -old University of Auburn’s University moved from 29 to 13 in the 100 -meter ranking of men after qualifying a The best staff of 9.88 seconds To finish sixth in Tokyo’s final.

In general, Ajayi uploaded an amazing 246 places From 417 to 171 worldwide. His time does The fastest Nigerian in the history of the world championship and the seventh Nigerian to dispute a final of 100 meters.

Your compatriot Isreal Okon rose to 38 in the classification of 100 my 550 in general, while Udodi onwuzurike He jumped from 30 to 25 in the 200 m classification, consolidating Nigeria’s strong presence in Sprint events.

Enekwechi cracks global top 100 after a strong weight launch

In field events, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi Uploaded to 99º in general After finishing fifth at the male bullet launch in Tokyo.

He improved his 1,368 to 1,373 points score and is now seventh in the ranking of events.

The 32 -year -old made history at the beginning of this season when he became the First African to launch beyond the 22 machieving a brand of 22.10m in the Prefontaine Classic in May.

Mixed fortunes for other Nigerian athletes

In other places, Nigeria experienced a variety of results:

• Chidi Okezie He held the 32nd position in the 400m male and 527 in general.

• Samuel Ogazi He sits 38 and 614 worldwide in the same event.

• Long jumper Charles Godfred It occupies the 38th position in its discipline and 825 in general.

For women:

• That brumOnce the number 2 in the world, now is 28 in the length and 800 jump in general.

• Ascent star Ochonogor provides He feels 42º and 1,326º worldwide.

• Disco pitchers Chioma Onyekwere-Lyons and Obiageri Amaechi Rank 25 and 30 in your events.

• Sade Olatoye It is 32º in hammer shots and 1,660 in general.

• Rosemary Chukwuma It occupies the 57th position in the 100m and 750 in general.