Commonwealth Games: ‘I am far from finished,’ Amusan declares after Glasgow bronze

Nigeria's Tobi Amusan declared she is "far from finished" after winning bronze in the women's 100m hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The world record holder, who received her medal on Friday, shared a message of gratitude and determination on X, stating, "Not the result I came for, but I’ll never take standing on the podium for granted. Every race adds another chapter, and I’m far from finished. Gratitude is a Must 🥉."

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Not the result I came for, but I’ll never take standing on the podium for granted. Every race adds another chapter, and I’m far from finished. Gratitude is a Must 🥉.

Amusan disclosed to reporters that her journey to another Commonwealth Games medal was fraught with difficulty. "I tore a tendon and also had a pretty bad fall at the training camp, so I’ve been really iffy about my knee coming into this championship," she explained. "I’m just thankful that God kept everything together for me to be able to get on the podium once again."

The bronze medal marks Amusan's third consecutive podium finish at the Commonwealth Games. Despite the result not meeting her expectations, the 29-year-old expressed gratitude for leaving Scotland with a medal. "I’m definitely in very great shape. I know what I’m capable of doing in any race, but I don’t go into races expecting crazy fast times," she said. "The goal is always to execute. I might not have executed the best final today, but I’m just thankful I was able to come out here and get the bronze medal."

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I tore a tendon and also had a pretty bad fall at the training camp, so I’ve been really iffy about my knee coming into this championship. I’m just thankful that God kept everything together for me to be able to get on the podium once again.

Reflecting on her performance, Amusan considered adjusting her warm-up routine. "Maybe I would have warmed up a little less when I felt something and just prepared for the race instead of trying to push it," she admitted. Despite battling physical challenges, the Nigerian sprinter attributed her consistency at the elite level to years of discipline and a clear sense of purpose. "It’s all been God, hard work, dedication and discipline," she stated. "I’ve always been clear about what I want to achieve in this sport, and my goals are what wake me up every day and keep me going. That’s really been the secret."

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I’m definitely in very great shape. I know what I’m capable of doing in any race, but I don’t go into races expecting crazy fast times. The goal is always to execute. I might not have executed the best final today, but I’m just thankful I was able to come out here and get the bronze medal.

With the Commonwealth Games concluded, Amusan's immediate focus is on recovery. "Honestly, with what I’m dealing with right now, I just want to go and get treatment, recover properly and then look forward to the rest of the season," she said. She also reflected on the circumstances of her Glasgow campaign, acknowledging that not everything proceeded as planned.

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Maybe I would have warmed up a little less when I felt something and just prepared for the race instead of trying to push it.