Ajunwa Tips Amusan For Commonwealth Gold

Nigeria’s first female Olympic gold medallist, Chioma Ajunwa-Opara, has backed hurdler, Tobi Amusan to win a gold medal at the forthcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games following her outstanding feat at the Paris Diamond League on Saturday, Tidesports source  reports.
The 51-year-old also believes Amusan who is in blistering form will also make a podium finish at the World Championship in Oregon USA.
Amusan broke her record in the 100m women’s hurdle after clocking 12.41secs on Saturday 0.02secs better than her previous 12.42secs in her third-best run of the season.
In September 2021, Amusan had earlier set a sensational African Record and Personal Best of 12.42secs at Diamond League in Zurich.
Ajunwa, who spoke with our correspondent after Amusan broke her own record, expressed delight at Nigeria having a top contender for gold at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and at the World Championship.
“I’m happy for Tobi and that’s the essence of hardwork,” Ajunwa told Tidesports source.
“That shows that she will win gold for Nigeria at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and in the World Championship.