Breaking News: Nigerian world record holder, Tobi Amusan bags another record at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Nigeria’s world record holder, Tobi Amusan has bagged another gold medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The world champion successfully defended her title and thrashed her opponents at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday in the women’s 100m hurdles final.

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Amusan was able to run a Games record of 12.30s, setting other records as well, and becoming the first world champion to win gold and the first Nigerian athlete to do the same.

Amusan had made jaw-dropping headlines after she won the gold at the tournament following her impressive showing at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon.

The competition held in the United States,  saw her break multiple records to win Nigeria’s first gold at the World Championships.

Having done it on another continent, Amusan made sure to replicate that fine display in Europe, proving that it was no fluke and that it was indeed her time.

The 25-year-old ran a blistering 12.30secs to claim the gold and also set a new Games Record in Birmingham.

Watch the video below…

BREAKING: Tobi Amusan has done it again. She won the Commonwealth Gold & set a Commonwealth Games Record of 12.30s. World Record of 12.12s is also her bag. This track Queen is unstoppable. Congratulations to Tobi & Nigeria.🇳🇬👏 pic.twitter.com/HKWui1WfBG

— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) August 7, 2022