I almost gave up this year - World record breaker, Tobi Amusan, opens up

25-year-old Nigerian female athlete, Tobi Amusan, says she planned to put an end to her career this year.

According to Tobi, the journey has been a tough one for her and she thought it wise to quit her career if things don't go smoothly this year.

Fortunately, she broke records months ago and became the first Nigerian to win gold at the World Athletics championship. Her achievement which happened in Eugene, Oregon, USA on August 2022 earned her massive praise and titles.

Nigerian Government gave her the National Honour ‘Order of the Niger’ while Ogun State Government made her the Sports Ambassador.

Tobi Amusan almost gave up her career Speaking during an interview with BBC, Tobi said she nearly quit sports after trying for years without achieving a remarkable milestone.

Tobi started sports a long time ago and she has competed in both local and international competitions.

She revealed how she planned to quit this year if everything doesn't go well for her but luckily, she smashed records.

"Na dis year suppose be di quitting year for me if tins no work well, but we thank Baba God evritin go well", she told BBC Pidgin.