Tobi Amusan, the 25-year-old 100-meter hurdles world, Commonwealth Games, and African champion, might just be the most eligible spinster in town.
She would be the envy of every young man based on her accomplishments, popularity, and humble demeanor, but the world record holder (12.12 seconds) claimed that she is currently solely interested in athletics.
She discussed her journey to the top, objectives, relationships, and future plans while speaking at a raucous reception and fitting home-coming dinner event in Lagos organized by her management company, Plug Sports.
Top young achievers in the nation, including the hip-hop artist Naeto C, Obi Asika, Adesola Adesugba, Bukola Olopadenilayo, FK Abudu, and a host of others, attended the star-studded event where Flutterwave, a multi-million dollar Nigerian fintech company, announced a multi-year partnership deal with the hurdler. Amusan said that while she may be open to dating, she is more
Asked about her love life, and relationship status, she coolly answered. “I’m chilling. Right now, I am working hard on myself, and my career. I know at the right time a man will come. There are men watching me now but at the right time my man will come.”
She’s however confident that she can even do more on the track following the recent ratification of her 12.12 seconds record at Eugene, Oregon USA by the world athletics apex body.
“That is the best feeling ever because we know we’ve done the work. It’s a breath of fresh air for me and I’m still getting a hang of everything happening to me right now. My 200 million soldiers across Nigeria supported me through the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and the Diamond League, I trust them.
She recalled the moment she crossed the line in Oregon as accomplishing and special.
“It was accomplished for me because looking back at the previous years of major tournaments and championships, it was always fourth-place finish. That one time was not just like any medal. It was a world record; the first Nigerian to do everything on that stage. I felt elated.”
She claimed that lining up next to other renowned celebrities like USA’s Kendra Harrison and Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn did not diminish her self-assurance.
“This is a competitive event and I would not say it is not challenging. When I lined-up against the other seven, I knew it was me versus the clock. In as much as you are aware of the environment and the people, you are competing against; you just have to bring your A-Game every time.”
She won’t be bothered by Grace Nkwocha’s drug scandal either. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has placed Nkwocha on a temporary suspension pending the results of a drug test. Together with Amusan, she was a member of the Nigerian squad that triumphed in the 4x100m relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
In the event that her test is positive, Nigeria could forfeit the gold medal..
“Honestly, my name is Tobi Amusan and for Grace Nkwocha, we are not related. Although, I competed in the race but that is something she has to account for. Until the final verdict is passed, I can’t speak on behalf of anybody.”
