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World champion Tobi Amusan won her third consecutive national title at the Nigeria trials in Benin.
Never in doubt, Tobi Amusan was the star of the championship and she delivered blazing to a time of 12.70s to win her third consecutive national title at the ongoing Nigeria Trials in Benin.
The World Record (WR) holder, whom many believed may not make it down to Nigeria after having a busy Diamond League last week in Lausanne and Stockholm, showed up, and proved her patriotism to the country again.
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Amusan effortlessly won her heat and did the same in the final, blazing over 10m clear ahead of second and third-placed finishers.
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16:21 - 05.07.2023
Empty stadium greets Tobi Amusan's return at the 2023 Nigeria Trials in Benin
Nigerian sports fans are displeased with the poor turnout of spectators and media visibility Tobi Amusan received in her semifinal race at the 2023 Nigeria Trials.
She has appeared at every national and continental meet whenever she's called upon by Nigeria, making herself a good role model to the young hurdlers based in the country.
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It is expected that the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is going to persuade the world champion to be part of the 4x100m relay squad as the team looks to solidify its position in securing its spot at the World Championships in Budapest.
If not, Amusan will shift her attention to being back in Europe for the Silesia Diamond League as she continues her preparations on her world title defense in Budapest.
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07:28 - 05.07.2023
2023 Nigeria Trials: Best home and foreign-based athletes light up Benin
Preview of the 2023 Nigeria Athletics Trials in Benin, featuring Tobi Amusan, Ese Brume, Favour Ashe, etc.
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