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Confederation of African Athletics crowns Amusan Female Athlete of the Year

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Oluwatobiloba Amusan has been named the best female athlete in Africa for 2022 by the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA).

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Amusan beat Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon and Letesenbet Gidey of Ethiopia to the award.

The 25-year-old competed 25 times in the 100-meter hurdles in 2022, securing 17 victories.

The dark-skinned athlete made history by winning a gold medal at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon United States of America.

Amusan, who also set a new world record in the event, was the first African and Nigerian to achieve the feat.

She also successfully defended her African and Commonwealth titles.

Amusan drew the curtains on a smashing season by clinching the Diamond League trophy.

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