Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan secured Nigeria’s first gold medal at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday.
The world record holder stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles on Day 2 of the competition, further strengthening her impressive medal haul on the continental stage.
Compatriot Adaobi Tabugbo also impressed, claiming bronze in the same event to add to Nigeria’s strong start at the championships.
The victory marks Amusan’s third African Championships gold medal and was presented to her by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe.
Speaking earlier at the championships, Amusan encouraged young athletes to remain fearless in the pursuit of their ambitions.
“Don’t let anyone talk fear into your dreams. When I started hurdling, I heard a lot of people say no African could succeed in the event. And now the world record holder is me,” she said.
