November 24, (THEWILL) – Oluwatobiloba Ayomide Amusan, Nigeria’s track and field athlete who specialises in the 100 metres hurdles, has been named the winner of the coveted FIN Women Award in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The award honours outstanding female leaders, male advocates, and institutions who have made significant contributions to the cause of women’s empowerment in the public and private sectors.
In her remarks after receiving the honour, the 2018 African and Commonwealth champion in the 100 metres hurdle competition, said, “I am indeed elated that I have been found worthy to be awarded the best woman in sports.
“This will always cross my mind, and constantly remind me of how it all started and every effort our team put in to get to where we are now.”
THEWILL recalls that in September, Amusan won the Continental Tour Gold in the Stadion Slaski in Chorzow, Poland, putting her Tokyo Olympics setback behind her. She won the 100m hurdles race in 12.64 seconds, beating Olympic bronze medallist Megan Tapper’s run of 12.75.
The 24-year-old hurdler, who is also a two-time African Games champion, added: “It gives me so much joy that our efforts are not being overlooked, and that each person in this room is the winner. I want to say thank you all, most importantly (FIN Women).
“Let this award be a seal of what we can all achieve. Shout out to all women out there doing exploit.”
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