Tobi Amusan wins Nigeria’s first gold at African Athletics Championships

World record holder Tobi Amusan won Nigeria’s first gold medal at the ongoing African Athletics Championships after a strong display in the women’s 100m hurdles final on Wednesday.

Amusan controlled the race from the heats to the final and finished ahead of the rest of the field to claim the gold medal.

Nigeria also celebrated another success in the event as Adaobi Tabugbo won the bronze medal, her first individual medal for Nigeria at a major championship.

Ashley Miller of Zimbabwe finished second to take the silver medal.

Team Nigeria had opened its medal campaign on Tuesday in the women’s discus throw event.

Divine Oladipo won silver, while Obiageri Amaechi claimed bronze.

With Amusan leading the team, Nigeria will now look forward to more medals as the championships continue in Accra.

The top hurdler is also expected to return her focus to the Diamond League season after her successful outing at the continental championships.