Nigerian Athlete Amusan Wins Silver Medal in World Athletics Championship Tokyo, Earns N53m Prize
Nigerian world record holder in the women's 100m hurdles, Oluwatobiloba Amusan, expressed her determination to win a medal at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo. Despite facing fitness struggles in recent seasons, she clinched a silver medal behind Swiss athlete Ditaji Kambundji, earning a prize money of N53 million.
Amusan's impressive performance marked her return to form, with a strong finish securing her second place. Grateful for the silver medal, she emphasized her hard work and dedication to achieving success in Tokyo, highlighting her refusal to leave without a medal.
This victory comes after her previous failure to medal in Budapest in 2023.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from This Day. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on This Day
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Nigerian Athlete Tobi Amusan Wins Silver in Tokyo 100m Hurdles Showdown
Tobi Amusan's Silver Medal Win at World Championship - Reveals Winning Strategy in Viral Video
Tobi Amusan Earns $55,000 Prize with Silver Medal at Tokyo Championships
Tobi Amusan Dominates 100m Hurdles at World Athletics Championships
Nigerian Athlete Tobi Amusan Advances to 100m Hurdles Final in Tokyo
Tobi Amusan Reflects on Tokyo Silver Medal Triumph
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
