World’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, leads the growing list of personalities that have congratulated Nigerian athletic star, Tobi Amusan, on her performance in the ongoing World Athletic championship.
Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to win a gold medal in the World Athletics Championship when she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in Oregon on Sunday within 12.06 seconds.
The hurdler had earlier broken the world record in the semi-finals, where she clocked 12.12sec.
Nigerian fans have taken to the social media to heap praises on Amusan’s world record-breaking sprint which earned her Nigeria’s first ever World Championship gold.
Since the feat, she achieved this, Nigerians have taken to social media to praise the 25-year-old’s impressive run.
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, praised the feat, saying, “I sincerely congratulate Tobi Amusan on winning the 100M hurdles gold medal and setting a world record. Her tears at the ceremony podium while the Nigerian anthem played connect that our dear country needs leaders to match the talents and ambitions of her youths.”
Popular TV personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu wrote, “Tobi Amusan. First ever Nigerian athlete in history to set a world record in any event. 12.12 seconds in the 100m Hurdles!!! Unreal.”
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar GCON, commented, “All hail Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan, the record-breaking women’s 100m hurdles champion. I am particularly proud of this feat, which underscores my plan to refocus investments in sports, and creative sectors, amongst others. #WorldAthleticsChamps”
Her performance impressed social commentator and activist, Oloye Oluwaseun salami, who said, “Ijebu rule the world”, reffering to Amusan’s Ijebu root.
Another hurdler, Jamaican Danielle Williams, who finished sixth in the competition and hugged Amusan after the finals, spoke after the race saying, “Tobi spoke it into existence. She had written ‘Incoming record holder’ before the race. And to see it unfold, I am proud of Tobi.
“She’s one of my closest friends. It’s nothing short of inspirational. I know what she has gone through over the years and finishing fourth twice is not easy, but she hasn’t thrown in the towel. To do this right now is amazing.”
Amusan, who finished fourth three years ago at the World Championship in Doha, is now the second Nigerian sprint hurdler to win a medal at the Championships after Glory Alozie, who won a silver medal in Seville, Spain in 1999.
The hurdler, who has multiple record-breaking feats, is now the first Nigerian to win a Diamond League trophy, the first to break a World Record, and the first to become a World Champion.
