Tinubu sends kind words to Amusan as former champion congratulate new champion.

The First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu has congratulated World Hurdles record holder, Tobi Amusan after she lost her World Championship title to Jamaican Danielle Williams.

The 2022 world champion failed to defend her title as she placed 6th in the final at the ongoing World Athletics Championship in Budapest on Thursday.

According to Vanguard newspaper, the first lady wrote on her Twitter page: “Well done our beloved Tobi. We are proud of you. Return home to refresh yourself for the victory that awaits you.”

A loss in the final for Amusan who looked out of form after a turbulent preparation period means that as it stands, Team Nigeria is yet to record a medal on Day 6 of the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

Recall that Amusan, who despite the loss retains her world record, was cleared last week by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after fears had emerged that the sprint champion would not be cleared in time to defend her title at the championship in Budapest.

However, a disciplinary panel cleared Amusan of any wrongdoing two days before the commencement of the championship.

Amusan was a huge medal hopeful as the world hurdles champion enjoyed a superb run of form and set the current world record for the women’s 100m hurdles of 12.12 seconds at last year’s World Athletics Championships in Oregon and a world title that followed in a record time of 12.06.

30-year-old, Danielle Williams, who previously won in Beijing in 2015 and Amusan refers to as her best friend on the track won the title in a season-best of 12.43s.

Amusan said: “She is the only person I can call my friend in the hurdle – She is genuine and she has been supporting me through it all.