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Tobi Amusan clinches historic third consecutive Diamond League trophy in Oregon

In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan secured her third consecutive Diamond League trophy on Sunday night in Oregon, USA. Amusan triumphed in the fiercely competitive 100-meter hurdles event with a remarkable time of 12.33 seconds. This victory comes on the heels of a disappointing performance at the World Athletics Read More…

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Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan finishes sixth amid controversy at World Athletics Meet in Budapest

In a race marked by intense competition and unexpected twists, Tobi Amusan of Nigeria secured a sixth-place finish at the 100-metre hurdles event during the world championships. While Jamaica’s Danielle Williams emerged victorious, Amusan faced additional challenges due to a backdrop of controversy. Williams, 30 years old, captured the gold medal, reaffirming her dominance in Read More…

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Amid uncertainty, Tobi Amusan clinches semifinal spot in Budapest athletics meet

Tobi Amusan, the reigning champion with a world record of 12.12 seconds, secured her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 100 metres hurdles in Budapest. Despite a slow start, Amusan finished with a time of 12.48 seconds, ranking as the third-fastest time of the evening. Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to compete, Amusan stated, Read More…

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Amusan, Fraser-Pryce, and others compete for Athlete of the Year Award

Tobi Amusan of Nigeria, a world record holder, and 10 other athletes have been nominated for the 2022 World Athlete of the Year Award. Amusan and other candidates were named for the December award in a statement released yesterday by World Athletics’ Senior Media Relations Manager, Maggie Durand. The Jamaican speed sensation Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, American Read More…

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Tobi Amusan And Ese Brume elated at Premium Trust Bank brand ambassadorship

Tobi Amusan and Ese Brume announced as brand ambassadors of Premium Trust Bank on Wednesday are excited at the opportunity. Amusan who took to her Facebook page late Thursday evening to celebrate this big win wrote: “It’s such an honour to be a brand ambassador for Premium Trust Bank. I believe as individuals, we all Read More…

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Tobi Amusan, Others Rewarded By President Muhammadu Buhari

The Nigerian President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari made many Nigerians beam with smiles as he honoured Tobi Amusan and others for placing Nigeria on a global scale of excellence with their notable performance at the just concluded Commonwealth Games held at the Birmingham Alexander Stadium in August 2022. Recall that the Nigerian born Amusan recently Read More…

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Commonwealth Games: Sports minister meets Amusan in Birmingham

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has met with world record holder Oluwatobiloba Amusan since her heroic feat at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States. A statement by the minister’s media department said Dare received Amusan in Birmingham, United Kingdom, venue of the ongoing Commonwealth Games. Amusan won the 100m hurdles Read More…

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World Athletics: Ese, Amusan carry Nigeria’s medal hopes

Nigeria’s medal hopes at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States has shifted to long jumper, Ese Brume and hurdler, Tobi Amusan following the failure by the country’s male sprinters to complement the brilliant performance of the mixed relay team. Team Nigeria officials are also hoping on the women’s 4x100m relay team to Read More…