Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 World Athletics Championships closed on September 20, 2025, with Tobi Amusan’s silver medal as the highlight of a performance that mixed historic breakthroughs and competitive finals.
Sprinter Kayinsola Ajayi reached the men’s 100 m final the first Nigerian to do so in 18 years before finishing sixth in a highly competitive race. Meanwhile, hurdler Ezekiel Nathaniel reached the men’s 400 m hurdles final and set a new national record of 47.11 s, sealing his place as one of Nigeria’s most exciting talents.
Although no additional medals were secured, fans and analysts alike hailed the depth shown across disciplines from sprinting and hurdles to jumps as evidence of Nigeria’s rising athletic profile on the global stage.
