Nigerians on the popular microblogging platform, X, were in a joyous mood after the Women’s 100m Hurdles World record holder, Tobi Amusan, was cleared by the disciplinary tribunal and her suspension was subsequently lifted.
Amusan was temporarily suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) in July for missing three tests within a calendar year. She maintained her innocence all through the time and on Thursday, the verdict of a tribunal that was set up to rule on the matter eventually went in her favour.
The star also reacted to the news after being given the all-clear to compete at the World Athletics Championship starting this weekend in Budapest, Hungary.
Nigerians and Sports fans alike were quick to celebrate the track queen after the big news and here are some of the best posts on the night;
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FLASH!
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has lifted the provisional suspension on Tobi Amusan having found out that she did not miss three whereabouts test in 12 months.
Tobi is now free to compete at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest. pic.twitter.com/9IW8xtoeI7
— Fisayo Dairo (@FisayoDairo) August 17, 2023
It's time to take over again!!💪🏾🔥
Here is Tobi Amusan's statement released on her IG after being cleared to compete at the 2023 World Championships. pic.twitter.com/DE00sE9PSz
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 17, 2023
I’m glad Tobi Amusan matter don dey fully resolved. Now we can get back to it…. Defend that title Tobi Express 🚀
It. Is. Written. 📖 #Kpoko🌻 pic.twitter.com/CiZ134dQYi
— Chief Suo (@OfficialSuo) August 17, 2023
We had to read this multiple times to be sure "eye no dey pain us." Tobi Amusan has been cleared…very sweet news😊😊 pic.twitter.com/2i3uiSGT61 https://t.co/x2s00VI8Zd
— Making of Champions (@MakingOfChamps) August 17, 2023
She beats everyone on track, she still beats allegations
Tobi Amusan, The GOAT🐐❤️ https://t.co/ZqYziLVqjj
— 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐊 (@TheMahleek) August 17, 2023
Best news today is seeing Tobi Amusan's name on World Athletics official list. Our girl is coming to defend her title. 💃💃
— Queen John-Moseph (@Queenjohn4) August 10, 2023
Even doping charges can’t catch up with Tobi Amusan pic.twitter.com/gm3J0eeedY
— Victor Babatunde (@vhic_tore) August 17, 2023
I said Tobi Amusan will outrun the anti doping charges against her and she did, the female flash ⚡️ https://t.co/8vYFU5x0Xg
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) August 17, 2023
Finally you've been cleared of all allegations.
It's a good thing for you and for us.
It reaffirms trust in what we can achieve genuinely as Nigerians.
I am Happy for you #TobiAmusan pic.twitter.com/MGLFAJMwGV
— Prosper Iheakam (@ProsperIheakam) August 18, 2023
🇳🇬Best news 🗞️
Tobi Amusan @Evaglobal01 cleared by Athletics Integrity Unit…
Her provisional suspension is lifted with immediate effect ✅
Budapest, #Tobi is coming 🚀
Tobi Amusan#TobiAmusan pic.twitter.com/9PErpE3WmL
— Akila Matawal (@AkilaMatawal) August 17, 2023