Tobi Amusan, the reigning track and field champion of Nigeria, has earned N55 million as a result of her performance at the Diamond League, in Eugene, Oregon.

Tobi Amusan, after her win at the diamond league

In the Diamond League final, which is normally contested in two days, athletes frequently take part in a series of meetings.

At the meetings, the first position earns $10,000, the second place receives $6,000, and the third place receives $3,500.

The winner of the Diamond League final receives $30,000, while the runners-up and third-place finishers each receive $12,000 and $7,000, respectively.

Amusan received $56,000 after competing in the three series meetings, where she placed first twice and second once.

She also won the women’s 100-meter hurdles final three times in a row.

Amusan, 26, came in sixth place at the Budapest final, but prank back in Eugene, winning in a time that set a season best of 12.33 seconds.

The victory marked Amusan’s third straight success in the Diamond League.

Story: Hilda Katu

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