#GC2018: Oluwatobiloba Amusan becomes First Nigerian to win Gold at Commonwealth Games 100m Hurdles ??

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA – APRIL 13: Oluwatobiloba Amusan of Nigeria celebrates as she crosses the line to win gold in the Women’s 100 metres hurdles final during athletics on day nine of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games at Carrara Stadium on April 13, 2018 on the Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Nigeria’s Oluwatobiloba Amusan has made history by becoming the first Nigerian to win gold at the Commonwealth Games 100m hurdles, The Cable reports.

The 20-year-old put up an impressive run to come out tops with 12.68 seconds at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Amusa is the reigning American Collegiate 100m hurdles champion, her gold becoming Nigeria’s 8th at the games, pushing the country to 8th on the medals table.