President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the world record-holder in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championship, Tobi Amusan.
The President also commended Ese Brume, who won a silver medal in the women’s long jump event at the championship, for representing Nigeria with honour and pride.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, conveyed President Muhammadu Buhari’s message in a statement on Monday.
The statement reads: “The President joins millions of Nigerians in celebrating this outstanding feat by a compatriot and two-time African Games champion, who in one night stunned the athletics world with her superlative and stellar performance.
“The President thanks the track superstar for making the Nigerian national anthem resonate again from the international podium, leaving the nation with the excitement and unforgettable memories of tears of joy and triumph; hope and victory; incredulity and belief.
“President Buhari says the legendary career and achievements of the golden girl will continue to inspire the upcoming generations of Nigerian athletes to achieve spectacular success.”
25-year-old Amusan delivered a jaw-dropping world record in the semifinals after breaking the previous best mark of 12.20secs held by Keni Harrison of the United States since 2016.