Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts as she sets a new world record in the women’s 100m hurdles semi-final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. Jewel SAMAD / AFP.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts as she sets a new world record in the women’s 100m hurdles semi-final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. Jewel SAMAD / AFP.
It was a mixed feeling of tears and excitement for Tobi Amusan after she stormed to victory in the women’s 100m hurdles in Oregon, bagging Nigeria’s first gold medal in a World Athletics Championship.
Amusan, 25, blazed over the line at Hayward Field in 12.06sec, not long after she smashed the world record in an overwhelming semi-final where she clocked 12.12sec.
She delivered a jaw-dropping world record in the semis when she shattered the previous best mark of 12.20secs held by Keni Harrison of the United States since 2016.
Jamaica’s Britany Anderson and Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico settled for the silver and bronze medals after finishing the race behind Amusan.
The Nigerian athlete, along with her two runners-up in the race, later proceeded to the podium where they received their medals.
The photos below captured Amusan’s emotional moments after winning a historic gold for her country…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan (R) crosses the finish line ahead of Jamaica’s Britany Anderson to win the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan celebrates setting a world record in the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 24: Gold Medalist Tobi Amusan of Team Nigeria reacts after winning the Women’s 100m Hurdles final on day ten of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 24, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics/AFP (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan (R) crosses the finish line ahead of Jamaica’s Britany Anderson to win the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. Jewel SAMAD / AFP.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan celebrates setting a world record in the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP)
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts after setting a world record in the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan (top) is carried by women’s long jump silver medallist Nigeria’s Ese Brume after winning the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
FILE PHOTO: Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts after winning the women’s 100m hurdles final during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP)
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 24: Gold medalist Tobi Amusan of Team Nigeria poses with a check for setting a world record in Women’s 100m Hurdles on day ten of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 24, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics/AFP (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Gold medallist Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women’s 100m hurdles during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 24: Silver medalist Britany Anderson of Team Jamaica, gold medalist Tobi Amusan of Team Nigeria, and bronze medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Team Puerto Rico pose during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Hurdles on day ten of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 24, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics/AFP (Photo by ANDY LYONS / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Gold medallist Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan reacts on the podium during the medal ceremony for the women’s 100m hurdles during the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 24, 2022. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)
EUGENE, OREGON – JULY 24: (L-R) Silver Medalist Britany Anderson of Team Jamaica, Gold Medalist Tobi Amusan of Team Nigeria, and Silver Medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Team Puerto Rico pose following the Women’s 100m Hurdles final on day ten of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 24, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. Patrick Smith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Patrick Smith / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
