Despite her lost of the World Championship title, The Hon Minister of Sports Development, Sen John Owan Enoh has heaped praises on Oluwatobiloba Amusan for winning the 100m Women’s Hurdles.
In a time of 12.33 seconds to reclaim her Diamond League title in Eugene, Oregon, United States of America, she clinched her third consecutive title, on the same tracks where she had won last year.
Amusan emerged champion competing in a strong field that included Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, Kendra Harrison and others.
Report has it that she emerged as only the second woman in the history of the Diamond League to clinch three 100m hurdles titles in a row, equalling the record of Dawn Nelson-Harper.
Describing Amusan victory, Enoh said the victory was one that will restore her confidence after the difficult ordeal she passed through this year.
According to him, Even though she lost the World Championship title, she won our hearts in Budapest, adding that he was glad that she was able to overcome all of the challenges to defend her crown for the third consecutive time.
“I join millions of Nigerians globally to felicitate with Tobi Amusan on a deserved win at the Diamond League,” he said.
“His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has utmost commitment to sports and the will to stand by all Nigerian athletes, who are fighting hard to represent the country at the international stage.”
While the minister said that the victory was a beautiful way for Amusan to wind down an athletic season that brought joy, tears and goosebumps. He went further to describe her determination and mental strength as worth emulating.
“I urge Tobi and other Nigerian athletes to reflect on this season, applaud themselves for their hard work and look towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” Enoh Stated.