Tobi Amusan leads Nigeria to 4x100m gold, sends strong Olympic warning
Tobi Amusan, along with her teammates Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless, and Olayinka Olajide, secured a gold medal for Nigeria in the women’s 4x100m relay at the African Championships held in Cameroon on June 24, 2024. The quartet clocked a time of 42.76 seconds, outperforming competitors from Liberia and Ghana.
Amusan has been a key figure in Nigeria’s relay success, contributing significantly in recent tournaments. This victory is a promising sign as the team gears up for the upcoming Olympic Games in France, starting on July 26.
The team’s recent achievements include gold in the women’s 4x100m relay at both the African Games and the Commonwealth Games. Their strong showing at the African Championships boosts expectations for their Olympic performance, with Amusan’s consistent excellence and leadership highlighting her as a key athlete to watch.
The Making of Champions reported, “GOLD for Nigeria in the women’s 4x100m!!. The quartet of Justina Eyakpobeyan, Tima Godbless, Olayinka Olajide & Tobi Amusan brought home GOLD for the country at the African Championships, clocking a time of 42.76s! They beat Team Liberia and Ghana to the title.”
With the African Championships gold medal in hand, Amusan and her teammates are set to represent Nigeria with high hopes at the Olympics, aiming for another stellar performance on the global stage.
