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born 1997
Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan (born 23 April, 1997) is a Nigerian track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles and also competes as a sprinter. She is the current World, Commonwealth and African champion in the 100 m hurdles, as well as, the record holder in the three competitions.
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Remember someone saying that I'm a giant in Africa, but a wounded lion on the world stage.
The goal was to come out and to win this gold, Honestly, I believe in my abilities, but I was not expecting a world record at these championships.
I might not have executed the best final today, but I’m just thankful I was able to come out here and get the bronze medal.
Unknown now, but I will be UNFORGETTABLE … I will Persist until I SUCCEED ….
Maybe I would have warmed up a little less when I felt something and just prepared for the race instead of trying to push it.
Physically, I think I was ready, but mentally I wasn’t. I think my mentality let me down.
I'm definitely in very great shape. I know what I’m capable of doing in any race, but I don’t go into races expecting crazy fast times. The goal is always to execute.
At this moment, Kendra owns the record and I don’t have any but she doesn’t have two heads. It will be good for me to run a PR or break the world record if she is not careful–just kidding…
It was one of the biggest milestones of my career; winning that championship set me up for who I am today.
Honestly, with what I’m dealing with right now, I just want to go and get treatment, recover properly and then look forward to the rest of the season.
Physically I was ready, but mentally I wasn’t, so I think my mental part let me down. I’m moving forward positively. It’s another lesson, and by the time I come out of this, I will come back stronger.
I was the ‘almost girl’. I got fourth, fourth, fourth. Now I finally did it.
It’s all been God, hard work, dedication and discipline. I’ve always been clear about what I want to achieve in this sport, and my goals are what wake me up every day and keep me going. That’s really been the secret.
Training is different… it’s been tough, but I trusted the reason I went there, and it all paid off. This performance is for them
They’re amazing girls. We’ve been talking for a long time. Last year she won silver, this year she’s the champion. I’m really excited for her and for everyone. It’s great to see.