Amusan, Nathaniel Miss Podium at Diamond League Final
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan and Ezekiel Nathaniel both missed out on podium finishes at the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium, as the Nigerian duo ended their campaigns outside the top three.
Amusan came closest to a medal after finishing fourth in the women’s 100m hurdles in 12.54 seconds at the Allianz Memorial Van Damme.
The Nigerian sprint hurdler was unable to challenge the leading trio, with American Masai Russell claiming the Diamond Trophy after winning the race in a meet-record 12.20 seconds.
Devynne Charlton finished second in 12.33 seconds, while Megan Simmonds secured third place in 12.43 seconds.
Despite missing the podium, Amusan’s fourth-place finish capped another competitive season for the former world champion, who remains one of Nigeria’s leading medal prospects on the global athletics stage.
In the men’s 400m hurdles, Nathaniel finished eighth in 48.37 seconds.
Brazilian star Alison dos Santos dominated the event, winning in a new meet-record time of 46.70 seconds. Nathaniel was unable to reproduce the form that saw him establish himself among Africa’s leading 400m hurdlers.
The Brussels meeting brought together the best performers from the Diamond League season, with athletes competing for the prestigious Diamond Trophy.
For Nigeria, attention now turns to the next phase of the athletics season, with Amusan and Nathaniel expected to build on their experiences from another demanding international campaign.
Results at a glance:
Tobi Amusan: 4th – 12.54s, Women’s 100m Hurdles
Ezekiel Nathaniel: 8th – 48.37s, Men’s 400m Hurdles
Women’s 100m Hurdles winner: Masai Russell – 12.20s
Men’s 400m Hurdles winner: Alison dos Santos – 46.70s
