President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt congratulations to Tobi Amusan for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold medal for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022 in Oregon, United States.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President said that with her victory, Amusan set a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and became the first Nigerian to win a World Championship.
“President Buhari joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating this outstanding feat by a compatriot and two-time African Games champion, who stunned the athletics world in one night with her superlative and stellar performance,” the statement said.
He also thanked the track superstar for making the Nigerian national anthem resonate again from the international podium, leaving the nation with the excitement and unforgettable memories of tears of joy and triumph; hope and victory; incredulity and belief.
President Buhari stated that the legendary career and achievements of the golden girl will continue to inspire future generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.
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He also congratulates Ese Brume on her silver medal in the Women’s Long Jump event.
The President applauds Team Nigeria for demonstrating courage, integrity, and good sportsmanship on the international stage, demonstrating that success is attainable with hard work and determination.
