Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan showcased her incredible speed and skill by winning the 100m hurdles at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, beating world champion Danielle Williams.
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Amusan clocked an impressive 12.40 seconds, making her the fastest woman in the world and moving her to the top of the world rankings, ahead of American Tonea Marshall’s time of 12.42 seconds.
This victory is a major highlight in Amusan’s career, especially with the Paris 2024 Olympics on the horizon, where she is expected to be a strong contender.
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The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, commended Amusan for her exceptional performance and for bringing honor to Nigeria.
John Enoh expressed confidence that Amusan’s achievements are a positive sign for Nigeria’s prospects at the upcoming Olympics. Amusan continues to build on her success, proving to be one of the top athletes in her field at the age of 26.
Tobi Amusan secured victory in the 100 meters hurdles final at the World Championships held in Eugene, United States. Her impressive performance of 12.06 seconds initially broke the world record, but it was later ruled ineligible due to wind speed exceeding the legal limit.
Tobi Amusan became the first athlete from Nigeria to win gold in this event, showcasing her speed and agility over the barriers.
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