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Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has made a significant stride toward success in the Women's 100-meter hurdles at the World Athletics Championship, held in Budapest, Hungary. In a remarkable display of athleticism, Amusan secured her place in the final by triumphing in the second semi-final with an impressive timing of 10.56 seconds.
Her exceptional performance overshadowed the efforts of her competitors, with Ackera Nugent of Jamaica securing second place at 10.60 seconds, and Nadine Visser of the Netherlands securing third place with a timing of 10.62 seconds.
Amusan's
achievements extend beyond this championship. In a historic moment, she
clinched the title of the first-ever Nigerian athlete world champion and a world recordholder in an athletics event during the 2022 World Championships. This
remarkable feat was accomplished in the 100-meter hurdles, where she secured
the coveted gold medal while simultaneously setting a new world record.
Amusan's journey exemplifies dedication, skill, and the pursuit of excellence in the world of athletics.
Considering her exceptional track record and her capacity to continuously deliver remarkable feats on the world stage, spectators and enthusiasts eagerly await her performance in the final.
In an interview she granted the press after her semifinal race, she thanked God, her family, management, colleagues, her coach and people around for their supports.
Tobi Amusan 🇳🇬 interviewed after her semifinal win today in Budapest!
— Track & Field Gazette (@trackgazette) August 23, 2023
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