President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt congratulations to Tobi Amusan for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022.
Amusan set a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event; becoming the first Nigerian to win a World Championship.
“I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating Tobi Amusan and her stellar performance, at the World Athletics Championships 2022. Her new World Record and Gold Medal have brought excitement and joy and hope to all of us, and made our national anthem resonate on a global stage,” the president tweeted.
In a congratulatory message by his spokesperson, the president joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating this outstanding feat by a compatriot and two-time African Games champion, “who in one night stunned the athletics world with her superlative and stellar performance.”
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The impeccable feat by the 25-year-old meant that she made history as the first Nigerian to win a world title and an unprecedented world record in one day.
Amusan first ran a blistering 12:12 seconds to shatter the world record of 12:20 seconds set by Kendra Harrison of the U. S. in the semi-finals.
She then followed up with a (+2.5) wind assisted 12.06s in the final.
According to the president, the legendary career and achievements of the golden girl will continue to inspire upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.
The president also commended Ese Brume for representing Nigeria with honour and pride, winning a silver medal in the women’s long jump event.
The president lauded Team Nigeria for “displaying courage, integrity and good sportsmanship at the world stage, proving that with hard work and determination, success is achievable.”