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World Athletics Championships: Amusan Has Brought Hope To Us - Buhari Celebrates

Faith Ukanwa

Jul 25, 2022

World Athletics Championships: Amusan Has Brought Hope To Us - Buhari Celebrates
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined others to celebrate Oluwatobi Amusa who broke record at the 2022 World Athletics Championships.

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Amusan made history on Sunday, July 24, as she became the first Nigerian athlete to win a World Athletics Championship gold in the women's 100m hurdles in Oregon, USA. READ HERE

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Congratulating the champion, Buhari noted that her win has brought joy and hope to Nigerians and also made the country's national anthem to resonate on a global stage.

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The president who also congratulated Ese Brume, wrote on his social media handle;

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I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating Tobi Amusan and her stellar performance at the World Athletics Championships 2022.

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Her new World Record and Gold Medal have brought excitement and joy and hope to all of us, and made our national anthem resonate on a global stage.

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I also commend and celebrate Ese Brume for her long jump Silver Medal. #TeamNigeria have represented us with honour & pride; displaying courage, integrity and good sportsmanship, and proving that with hard work & determination, success is achievable.

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