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Amusan is Africa’s best, rated fifth in the world

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Oluwatobiloba Amusan has been named the best women’s athlete in Africa and the fifth-best athlete in the world by the World Athletics Federation.

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Amusan shot to international prominence following her impressive performances at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States of America.

The 24-year-old claimed a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles and also set a new world record of 12.22 seconds.

The Ogun State-born athlete also successfully defended her Diamond League title and won gold in the 100-meter hurdles at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Jamaica’s track queen, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, occupies the first position on the ranking table.

Her compatriot, Shericka Jackson, is second, with Yulimar Rojas and Sydney McLaughlin in third and fourth positions, respectively.

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Video Shows How Incredible Tobi Amusan Dressed to Receive National Award From President Buhari

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Video Shows How Incredible Tobi Amusan Dressed to Receive a National Award From President Buhari. A video clip that captures the moment President Muhammadu Buhari presented Tobi Amusan with a national award has gone viral online.On September 15, various national prizes were given to each member of Team Nigeria traveling to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.The president praised the athletes’ accomplishments at the games and called them victors, deserving ambassad...
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Amusan Wins Gold Medal in 100 Hurdle

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SPORTS NEWS: Amusan Wins Gold Medal in 100 Hurdle [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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Naijacrawl earlier reported the new record set by Nigeria's in-form sprinter, Tobi Amusan, the athlete has now completed an incredible double by breaking the world record for the 100m women's hurdle and also winning a gold medal at the ongoing world Athletics Championship, Eugene, Oregon.The young Nigerian, who had initially broken the world record in the semi final by recording a time of 12.12 seconds, won the final in a time of 12.06 swcobds to crown an amazing ev...
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Transfer: £95m-rated striker in shock move to Manchester United

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SPORTS NEWS: Transfer: £95m-rated striker in shock move to Manchester United [New Sports News] » Naijacrawl
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The £95 million-rated striker, Victor Osimhen, is set for a shock move to Manchester United this summer.According to Corriere dello Sport, Manchester United have contacted Napoli to discuss a potential move for Osimhen.The Premier League giants are expected to undergo a massive rebuild under new manager Erik ten Hag this summer after enduring a dismal 2021–2022 season.Last season, the Red Devils scored just 57 goals in 38 Premier League games, and Cristiano Ronaldo...
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