Tobi Amusan is a Nigerian athlete, making waves and breaking records in the track and field sporting section. She is currently representing Nigeria at the Paris 2022 Olympics Games.
Tobi had earlier broken an Olympic record today during the 100 meters hurdles heat where she finished in a record-breaking 12.12 seconds time.
She is expected to have her final race on August 10, 2024.
Let’s delve into Tobi Amusan’s biography, early life, marriage, career, world records, achievements, education and many more. As brought to you by OldNaijaHistory.
Early Life and Education
Tobi Amusan was born on the 23rd of April, 1997 in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amusan, are both school teachers. Tobi, affectionately known as “Tobi Express,” is the youngest of three children. She attended Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in her hometown.
Tobi Amusan pursued her higher education at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) in the United States.
She also earned a Master of Arts degree in Leadership Studies and Sports Management from UTEP in May 2023.
Husband/Relationship Status
OldNaijaHistory cannot verify at the moment if Tobi Amusan is married or in any form of relationship as she seems not to let that part of her life in public.
Athletic Achievements
– Specialization: Tobi Amusan excels in the **100 meters hurdles and also competes as a sprinter.
– World Record: She holds the current world record in the 100 meters hurdles with an astonishing time of 12.12 seconds, achieved during the 2022 women’s 100 meters hurdles semi-final in Eugene, Oregon.
Champion Titles
– Commonwealth Champion: Tobi is the reigning Commonwealth champion in the 100 meters hurdles.
– African Champion: She also holds the title of African champion in the same event.
– Diamond League Dominance: Amusan is the current Diamond League champion in the 100 meters hurdles, achieving a winning streak in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
– First Nigerian World Champion and Record Holder: In 2022, Tobi became the first-ever Nigerian athlete to win a world championship gold medal and set a world record in an athletics event. Her remarkable performance included a 12.12-second time in the semi-final and a 12.06-second time in the final.
– African Games Success: She is a two-time African Games champion in the 100 meters hurdles.
– Youth and Junior Titles: As an 18-year-old, Tobi secured her first title at the African Games and took gold in the 100 meters hurdles at the African Junior Championships in 2015.
– Diamond League Title: In 2021, she became the first Nigerian athlete to win a Diamond League title in the 100 meters hurdles, breaking the previous African record held by Glory Alozie.
Net Worth
Tobi Amusan’s estimated net worth is approximately $2 million.
