Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN is excited as Tobi Amusan is inducted into the University of Texas hall of fame, Sports247 reports.
Tobi Amusan broke the news of her induction into the Prestigious University hall of fame on Sunday via her social media handle.
The track and field speed star cannot contain her joy as posted on her verified X handle on how she became the youngest female miner of the 2024 class of the hall of fame.
“I humbly introduce to you the youngest Female Miner to be inducted into UTEP’s Hall Of Fame Class of 2024 ✨* 3 Semesters as a Miner & the rest is…GREAT IS GOD’S FAITHFULNESS. 🙏🏾” Amusan wrote on her X Page on Sunday.
Reacting to the development, The President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria,(AFN)Tonobok Okowa said, the honour will encourage other young and talented Athletes to go for glory and do more in their various disciplines as Tobi Amusan has demonstrated that she is a role model to aspiring kids.
“We are really, really elated that the University of Texas, El Paso in America is bestowing such honour on Tobi Amusan, she is a beacon and her light will continue to radiate beyond the shores of Africa and the track,” Okowa stated.
Okowa who is the President of the Confederation of African Athletics Zone II further emphasized that, “This esteemed honour is a very strong signal and indications to Amusan’s outstanding achievements on and off the race tracks.”
She became the first Nigerian to win a World Athletics Championship gold medal in Oregon USA, a feat that has engraved her status as one of the greatest athletes in Nigerian and World history.
Besides this, Amusan has set multiple records in the 100m hurdles, including the current world record, which is a testament to her exceptional commitment, speed, agility, determination and endurance.
A three-time Olympian, Amusan has won numerous African and Commonwealth Games titles, demonstrating her dominance in regional and international Championships.
Amusan, an alumna of UTEP, joined the institution’s 2024 Hall of Fame class, becoming the youngest-ever female athlete from UTEP to achieve this feat.
Amusan presently holds the school record in the indoor 60-meter hurdles (7.98) and the 100-meter hurdles outdoors (12.57)
Okowa speaks further:
“Her induction is a remarkable milestone in Amusan’s illustrious career, which has been marked by numerous records, accolades, and pioneering achievements.”
