Tobi Amusan Eyes Historic Four-Medal Haul at African Games
Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan, the current world record holder in the 100m hurdles, has a chance to etch her name in history at the ongoing African Games in Ghana.
Ambitious Multi-Event Schedule:
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has listed Amusan for an ambitious four events:
- 100m
- 200m
- 4x100m relay
- 100m hurdles (her signature event)
While this heavy schedule might raise concerns about burnout before the Paris Olympics, Amusan’s coach likely has a strategic plan in mind, potentially using these events as part of her Olympic training.
High Medal Potential:
Despite never competing in the 100m and 200m at a senior international level, Amusan has a strong chance to medal in all four events.
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100m: Amusan clocked a personal best of 11.10s in the 100m last year but didn’t compete in the event further. If she replicates or improves upon this time, a podium finish or even gold is a possibility. A win would make her Nigeria’s first medalist in the event since 2011.
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200m: Amusan’s last 200m race was in 2022, where she set a personal best of 22.66s. Given her overall improvement, she could potentially secure a podium finish for Nigeria, possibly even the gold, for the first time since 2011.
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100m hurdles: Amusan is the clear favorite in her signature event, aiming to extend Nigeria’s unbeaten streak in the Games’ 100m hurdles.
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4x100m relay: Nigeria’s 4x100m team, with Amusan included, is a strong contender to win their fourth consecutive title.
Record-Breaking Potential:
If Amusan successfully competes in all four events and maintains her indoor season form, she has the potential to break several records:
- Become the second Nigerian woman (after Vivian Chukwuemeka) to win three consecutive titles in the same event (100m hurdles).
- Break her own African Games record of 12.68s in the 100m hurdles.
- Become the first Nigerian athlete to win four medals at the Games.
- Become the first athlete ever to win four medals or titles at the Games.
- Help Nigeria win four consecutive titles in the 4x100m relay.
- Revive Nigeria’s dominance in women’s sprints at the African Games.
Tobi Amusan’s performance in Ghana will be closely watched as she aims for an unprecedented achievement in African Games history.
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