Commonwealth Games: Why I Lost Out On Gold Medal In 100m Hurdles Final – Amusan

GLASGOW — World record holder Tobi Amusan has revealed that a pre-tournament knee injury and chilly weather conditions were behind her surprising third-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Amusan entered Thursday evening’s final as the heavy favorite, aiming to defend her title and make history as the first woman to secure three consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medals in the event.

Despite leading the field during the semi-finals, the 29-year-old Nigerian struggled to find her top gear in the final, finishing in 12.60 seconds. That was her slowest podium time at the Games since 2018. The Bahamas’ Devynne Charlton claimed the gold medal, while Megan Simmonds of Jamaica took silver.

Speaking with journalists after the race, Amusan explained the physical setback she faced leading up to the competition and how she managed the conditions on the track. She said it was a little bit cold out there and that she tends to stay warm at every opportunity. She added that she had to do her best to make sure she kept herself warm. She also disclosed that she had a pretty bad fall at the training camp, and that she had been really iffy about her knee coming into the track meet. She said she was thankful that God kept it together for her to be able to get onto the podium once again.

Taking the result in stride, Amusan noted that her immediate focus will shift to recovery before making any decisions about upcoming races. She said that with what she is dealing with right now, she just wants to get treatment and will see. Her bronze medal adds to Team Nigeria’s overall tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, bringing their count to 16 medals — comprising eight gold, five silver, and three bronze.

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