Amusan won the gold in women’s 100m hurdles after running a stunning 12:12 seconds, while Brume picked up a silver medal in women’s long jump
By Kehinde Okeowo
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian hurdler, Tobi Amusan, who won gold in the women’s 100m hurdles at the World Athletics Championship in Oregon, United States.
Amusan won the gold by running a stunning 12:12 seconds in the semi-final to smash America Keni Harrison’s 12:20 seconds record set 6 years ago, before powering over the line at Hayward Field in 12.06sec in the final.
She won the race ahead of Jamaica’s Britany Anderson who took silver in 12.23sec, and Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico who claimed bronze in 12.23.
The President, after thanking Amusan for promoting Nigeria’s image on the world stage, eulogised another star at the events, Ese Brume, who won the silver medal in the women’s long jump event.
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In a statement made available by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said the athletes’ feats will go a long way in encouraging upcoming athletes to aspire for greatness.
The statement reads: “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,”
