Fans have praised Tobi Amusan\u2019s world record-breaking sprint at the just concluded World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA, which saw her collect Nigeria\u2019s first ever World Championship gold.<\/p>\n
Heading into the competition, the Nigerian hurdler held a personal best and African record of 12.41secs which she achieved in June.<\/span><\/p>\n She surpassed this feat on Saturday as she ran a new record heat time ever at a global championship finishing her race with a time of 12.40secs.<\/span><\/p>\n She then broke the African and global records twice again in the finals on Sunday, with 12.12secs in the semi-final and 12.06secs in the final, beating the previous record of 12.20secs set by USA\u2019s Keni Harrison in 2016.<\/span><\/p>\n The UTEP alumnus, who missed out on the podium in Tokyo last year, has now broken the African record five times in ten months (12.42secs in Zurich, 12.41secs in Paris, 12.40secs, 12.12 and 12.06secs in Eugene).<\/span><\/p>\n Since she achieved this, Nigerians have taken to social media to praise the 25-year-old\u2019s impressive run.<\/span><\/p>\n Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, praised the feat, saying, \u201cI sincerely congratulate Tobi Amusan on winning the 100M hurdles gold medal and setting a world record. Her tears at the ceremony podium while the Nigerian anthem played connect that our dear country needs leaders to match the talents and ambitions of her youths.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Popular TV personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu wrote, \u201cTobi Amusan. First ever Nigerian athlete in history to set a world record in any event. 12.12 seconds in the 100m Hurdles!!! Unreal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar GCON, commented, \u201cAll hail Nigeria\u2019s Tobi Amusan, the record-breaking women\u2019s 100m hurdles champion. I am particularly proud of this feat, which underscores my plan to refocus investments in sports, and creative sectors, amongst others. #WorldAthleticsChamps\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Her performance impressed Nicholas Eke who said, \u201cThis is an amazing feat. Enough spacing of the whole pack. What a great athlete, Tobi Amusan is on fire.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Another hurdler, Jamaican Danielle Williams, who finished sixth in the competition and hugged Amusan after the finals, spoke after the race saying, \u201cTobi spoke it into existence. She had written \u2018Incoming record holder\u2019 before the race. And to see it unfold, I am proud of Tobi.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s one of my closest friends. It\u2019s nothing short of inspirational. I know what she has gone through over the years and finishing fourth twice is not easy, but she hasn\u2019t thrown in the towel. To do this right now is amazing.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n