• Experienced Olympian, Tobi Amusan, gears up for gold chase at the State de France stadium
• However, the Nigerian sprinter must overcome hurdles in 100m race
• With the right performance, Amusan could set new records in Paris 

World record holder Tobi Amusan represented Nigeria at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics. She will participate in her first competition, the 100m hurdles, at the Stade de France on Wednesday by 9:15 a.m. (Nigerian time). This will be her third Olympic appearance. Her personal best in the 100m hurdles is 12.40 seconds, which is among the fastest times ever recorded.

Tobi Amusan represents Nigeria for third time

Tobi Amusan is set to make history by competing in her third Olympic Games. She began her career as a regular sprinter and won silver in the 100m hurdles at the 2014 African Youth Games. She claimed the African junior title in March 2015 and, just six months later, at 18 years of age, she won gold in the 100m hurdles at the African Games in Brazzaville, Congo.

Amusan, popular for her blistering speed and hurdling skills, first gained international recognition at the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she represented Nigeria and made a semifinal exit. She also represented Nigeria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and again missed out on a final spot as she bowed out at the semifinal.

In her journey to her third Olympic appearance, Amusan has not only proudly represented Nigeria but also inspired younger women across the country.

Fans favourite, Amusan, must overcome hurdles in 100m race

Fans are excitedly looking forward to seeing Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan compete. Heading into her third Olympic Games at 26, she is a leading favourite after achieving a world record of 12.12 seconds during the 2022 World Athletics Championships semi-finals.

This event will also be her third appearance in an Olympic semifinal in which she has failed to make the final on three consecutive attempts. Amusan will certainly be looking to overturn this jinx and prove to the world she has what it takes to be an Olympic finalist and possibly grab a gold medal.

Overview of Amusan’s records

Tobi Amusan has distinguished herself as a leading athlete in track and field, she boasts an array of impressive records that prove her talent. 

Notable milestones by the Nigerian athlete include:

World Record

100m Hurdles: Tobi Amusan set the world record for the 100m hurdles with a time of 12.12 seconds during the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

African Record

100m Hurdles: She holds the African record for the 100m hurdles with her time of 12.49 seconds, set in 2021.

Commonwealth Games

Gold Medal (2022): Amusan won the gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

World Championships

Gold Medal (2022): She won the gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, becoming the first Nigerian to win a World Championships title in the event.

Nigerian Championships

Multiple Titles: Amusan has won multiple titles at the Nigerian Athletics Championships, demonstrating her dominance in the hurdles event on the national level.

Diamond League

Diamond League Title (2022): She secured the Diamond League title in the 100m hurdles, showcasing her consistency and excellence in international competitions.

Awards and Honours

African Athlete of the Year: Amusan has been recognized with various awards, including being named the African Athlete of the Year in 2022.

Paris Olympics 2024: Nathaniel, Oborududu impress with wins as Okezie misses out

Previously, TheRadar reported that Nigeria’s hurdler, Ezekiel Nathaniel, broke a 12-year-old record to emerge the third Nigerian in a 400m hurdles semi-final. Oborududu, who represented Nigeria in the wrestling event beats Canada’s Morais for the second time since their last meeting in 2022. Although Chidi Okezie was unable to progress to the semifinals even after the repechage round on Monday morning, Nigeria still has Samuel Ogazi who qualified automatically from round one.