Sport
Tobi Amusan: Nigeria’s athlete breaks 100m record in Oregon
Tobi Amusan on Sunday 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.
“Honestly, I believe in my abilities but I was not expecting a world record at these championships,” Amusan said after her final victory.
“The goal is always just to execute well and get the win. So the world record is a bonus. I knew I had it in me but I could not believe it when I saw it on the screen after the semis.
“Before the final, I just tried to stay calm and to do my best. I took a deep breath knowing that I have some goal to accomplish and it worked pretty good. I knew it was very fast but not this fast.”
The Battle for Integrity at FUHSO: Why Idoma must not remain silent By Edwin Adakole
Wike under fire over car, house gifts to judges
Another popular Living Faith Church pastor retires
Ibadan: Court remands four suspects over alleged armed robbery, murder
Ademola Lookman nominated for 2024 Globe Soccer Awards
Military Games: Olamide appointed as brand ambassador for AMGA 2024
Salah confident Liverpool can clinch Premier League title this season
Body of late COAS, Taoreed Lagbaja to arrive Abuja for final burial
Palmer reveals frustration after Euro 2024 snub despite strong Chelsea season
VeryDarkMan arrives Ikeja Court in grand style for alleged defamation suit
#Flashback: Remembering Idoma-born Ray Stephen Oche: King of African Rhythms and Jazz who reigned in the 1950s
