President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the world record-holder in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championship, Tobi Amusan, for winning gold and making Nigeria proud.
The President also commended Ese Brume, who won a silver medal in the women’s long jump event at the championship, for representing Nigeria with honour and pride.
Amusan powered past her peers, including Jamaica’s Britany Anderson, who came second and Cuban Olympic Champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, who finished third, to clinch gold with a record-breaking 12.06 seconds on Sunday night in Eugene, Oregon.#
Though the organisers overruled her final point as a world record, Amusan’s record-smashing semi-final point of 12.12 seconds made her soar above all others who had taken part in the 100m hurdle since the launch of the championship.
Her victory, the first by a Nigerian, compelled the organisers to play Nigeria’s anthem for the first time at the World Athletics Championship.
Buhari described Amusan as a golden girl whose “legendary career and achievements” would continue to inspire the upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.
The President spoke in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity Femi Adesina.
Buhari also lauded Team Nigeria for displaying courage, integrity and good sportsmanship on the world stage, proving that with hard work and determination, success is achievable.
In his victory speech, Amusan said: “Honestly, I believe in my abilities, but I was not expecting a world record at these championships.
