Amusan thrilled by winning gold in 100mh at Third African Games

Tobi Amusan successfully overcame a false start to secure victory in the final of the women’s 100m hurdle event at the 13th African Games.

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Despite being momentarily distracted by the enthusiastic fans cheering her name at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, she managed to refocus and clinch the win.

Moreover, she displayed remarkable sportsmanship by returning to the tracks to contribute to Team Nigeria’s gold medal in the 4x100m relay race.

Expressing her joy at claiming her third consecutive gold medal for Team Nigeria at the African Games, Amusan highlighted the significance of the achievement.

Her dedication to representing her country and continent was evident in her commitment to competing in the prestigious event, despite some suggesting she should have opted out like other top athletes.

Amusan emphasized that participating in the African Games was a matter of national pride and duty for her.

She dismissed the notion that she should have avoided the competition, asserting that she competes when it is time to do so, regardless of the event.

Her resilience and determination were evident as she rebounded from the false start to dominate the race and secure her third African Games title.