Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Tobi Amusan, won a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, ending her reign as Commonwealth champion.
Amusan, who won gold medals at the Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, was aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive Commonwealth titles in the event.
The 29-year-old crossed the finish line in 12.60 seconds to place third in the final. The gold medal was won by Devynne Charlton from The Bahamas in a time of 12.33 seconds, while Jamaica’s Megan Simmonds claimed the silver medal after clocking 12.41 seconds.
Chukwuebuka Enekwechi (Men’s Shot Put)
In the men’s shot put, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history as the first Nigerian to be crowned Commonwealth champion in the event.
He produced a superb 21.07m throw in the fifth round to clinch the GOLD medal.
Enekwechi edged New Zealand’s Tom Walsh, who settled for silver with 21.03m, while England’s Scott Lincoln took bronze with 20.99m.
Samuel Ogazi
Samuel Ogazi delivered one of the performances of the championships, storming to victory in the fastest time ever recorded at a semifinal in these Games in 44.52s.
The National Record holder dominated the race from start to finish, crossing the line comfortably ahead of Botswana’s Lee Eppie (45.26s) and Jamaica’s Zandriom Barnes (45.38s).
Edidiong Udo
There was more success for Nigeria in the men’s 400m as Edidiong Udo secured his place in the final on his Commonwealth Games debut.
Udo initially finished third in his semifinal in 45.55s, but was later promoted to second following the disqualification of Jamaica’s Antonio Watson, sealing his place in the medal race.
Ella Onojuvwevwo
In the women’s 400m, Ella Onojuvwevwo produced an impressive display to win her semifinal in 51.47s. She pulled away in the closing stages to finish ahead of Wales’ Charlotte Henrich (52.13s) and Jamara Patterson (52.92s), comfortably booking her place in the final.
It was not to be for Patience Okon-George and Esther Joseph, who both missed out on places in the women’s 400m final. Okon-George finished fifth in 53.21s, just ahead of Joseph, who placed sixth in 53.26s in the same semifinal.
Nigeria’s sole male semifinalist Udodi Onwuzurike qualified for the final after finishing second in his semifinal in a wind-assisted 20.22s. He crossed the line just behind Jamaica’s Christopher Taylor, who won the race in 20.20s.
In the women’s 200m, Jennifer Chukwuka Obi bowed out at the semifinal stage after finishing fifth in her race in 23.25s. Australia’s Torrie Lewis won the semifinal in 22.64s, ahead of Jamaica’s Alana Reid, who was also credited with the same time.
Olayinka Olajide also exited in the semifinals, finishing seventh in 23.79s. The race was won by the British Virgin Islands’ Adaejah Hodge, who set a Commonwealth Games record of 22.01s (+1.7), while Jamaica’s Ashanti Moore placed second in 22.49s.
In the field, Chinecherem Prosper Nnamdi battled difficult headwinds to qualify for the men’s javelin throw final. His best effort of 75.27m, achieved on his final attempt, saw him progress as the 12th and final qualifier.
Jami Schlueter also enjoyed a strong opening day in the men’s decathlon, ending Day 1 in fourth place with 4,196 points. The Nigerian capped his day by finishing second in his 400m section behind Sammy Ball, who extended his advantage in third to 53 points heading into Day 2.
Schlueter’s Day 1 performances included 10.70s in the 100m, 7.16m in the long jump, 15.35m in the shot put, 1.97m in the high jump, and 49.71s in the 400m.
In para athletics, Unyima Uwak competed in the women’s T47 100m final, clocking a season’s best of 12.63s to finish fifth.
Away from the track, Oyindamola Abdullahi Tijani, alongside guide Okeyah Bethel, represented Nigeria in the Men’s Tandem B 1000m Time Trial in para track cycling. The duo finished fifth with a time of 1:14.504, producing another respectable performance for Team Nigeria.
