Tobi Amusan: Incredible Nigerian Athlete Bags Master’s Degree From US Varsity

• Tobi Amusan has graduated from the University of Texas El Paso in the United States, where she bagged her master’s degree
• The Nigerian athlete disclosed how mentors inspired her, saying she once searched for an online course due to the nature of her job
• Amusan made history last year, becoming the first-ever Nigerian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships

Sensational Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan has completed her master’s degree at the University of Texas El Paso in the United States.

The world record holder in the 100m hurdles captured and shared moments from her graduation ceremony, to the delight of her Instagram followers.

The 26-year-old narrated how it all started, adding that she was encouraged and inspired by a number of mentors.

Amusan wrote:

“If 2022 …; it’s gonna be my quit year! I cried; PRAYED & came to the conclusion that I might as well start my Master’s program.

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“Took my laptop; browsed through UTEP’s MSc college requirements & of course I needed an online course due to the nature of my job.

“I called one of my mentors #omoba_abiola1, & proceeded to see him…sent the email to the liberal arts faculty advisor, submitted the required documents & got enrolled in less than two weeks.”

Vanguard reports that Fans have stormed the comments section to congratulate the athlete. One said:

“IDAN mastered it! Well done Tobi!!! pls don’t let my parents see this o breaking world records while getting master’s degree.”

Another added:

“Yesss congrats girl!! So much hard work paid off, what a testimony.”

Glorifaya wrote:

“Congratulations Tobi. You motivate me each time. God bless you real good!”

Who is Tobi Amusan?

Sports Brief earlier reported that Tobi Amusan made history in 2022, becoming the first-ever Nigerian to win gold at the World Athletics Championships.

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Not only did she dust others in her category, but the sensational athlete also broke and set a new record in the semi-final when she finished in 12.12 seconds, smashing Kendra Harrison’s record of 12.20 seconds.

Amusan even went further in the final when she finished in 12.06 seconds, but that was disallowed as the World Athletics Integrity Unit claims it was ineligible, as the wind speed was over the legal limit.