President Muhammadu Buhari has celebrated the 2022 gold winner of the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championship, Tobi Amusan.
Buhari in a statement issued by the special adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Monday, in Abuja, lavished praises on Amusan, who also set a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and becoming the first Nigerian to win a World Championship.
According to Buhari, Amusan’s legendary career and the achievements of the golden girl will continue to inspire the upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.
On Sunday, Tobi Amusan became the first Nigerian athlete to win a World Athletics Championship gold as she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in Oregon.
Amusan, who had obliterated the world record in an astonishing semi-final where she clocked 12.12sec, powered over the line at Hayward Field in 12.06sec.
Her winning time will not be recognised as a world record, however, due to a strong following win of 2.5 metres per second.
Jamaica’s Britany Anderson took silver in 12.23sec, while Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico claimed bronze in 12.23.
The statement reads;
PRESIDENT BUHARI CELEBRATES TRACK SUPERSTAR, AMUSAN, FOR WINNING GOLD AT WORLD ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIP
President Muhammadu Buhari expresses heartfelt congratulations to Tobi Amusan for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022, setting a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and becoming the first Nigerian to win a World Championship.
The President joins 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.
The President thanks the track superstar for making the Nigerian national anthem resonate again from the international podium, leaving the nation with the excitement and unforgettable memories of tears of joy and triumph; hope and victory; incredulity and belief.
President Buhari says the legendary career and achievements of the golden girl will continue to inspire the upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.
The President also commends Ese Brume for representing Nigeria with honour and pride, winning silver medal in the Women’s long jump event.
The President lauds Team Nigeria for displaying courage, integrity and good sportsmanship at the world stage, proving that with hard work and determination, success is achievable.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
July 25, 2022
