Wow — Tobi Amusan has indeed done it again! Her latest feats remind everyone why she’s one of the very best.

Here are 750 words celebrating her achievement, putting it in context, and what it means for her, for Nigeria, and for athletics in general.

A Triumphant Return to the Top

Tobi Amusan has surged back into global prominence in a manner few expected.

After a rocky period — marred by injury, inconsistency, and administrative/doping test controversies — she has reasserted herself as Nigeria’s No. 1 athlete and one of the top hurdlers in the world. (The Guardian Nigeria)

She recently delivered dominant performances, including a 12.45-second run in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 Rabat Diamond League — not only winning the race, but breaking the meeting record (previously 12.51s). (Premium Times Nigeria).

But beyond that race, what stands out is consistency and timing: these performances have pushed her back into the world’s top 100 in the overall women’s rankings (she is now approximately No. 88), and crucially, top 10 in her event (100m hurdles). (The Guardian Nigeria)

This “return” is more than just speed on the track.

It’s a resurgence of form, confidence, and belief — showing that the setbacks she faced are now part of her past, not her present.

Cleared, Unshaken, and Focused

A big part of what makes what she has “done” so significant is that prior to these performances, Amusan had to face serious allegations over missing drug tests (“whereabouts failures”) — three missed tests within a 12‑month span — which nearly derailed her ability to compete. (The Cable).

However, the Disciplinary Tribunal found that she did not commit an anti-doping rule violation (because the third missed test could not be conclusively confirmed), lifting her provisional suspension. (Vanguard News)

Later, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed appeals by World Athletics and WADA against that decision, fully clearing her name so she could compete in major championships again. (Vanguard News)

What that means is this comeback isn’t just physical, but mental and moral.

To run fast after being questioned, after facing the possibility of being sidelined, takes courage.

And to succeed under that pressure is all the more admirable.

Why This Matters for Nigeria and Africa

Tobi Amusan’s success resonates far beyond the numbers.

She is already the first Nigerian ever to hold a world record in athletics (12.12 s in the 100m hurdles, set in Eugene, Oregon in 2022). (Wikipedia)

Her defeat of challenges — physical, administrative, psychological — models resilience. For many young Nigerian athletes, and indeed across Africa, seeing one of their own come up, face setbacks, clear her name, and then return to world‑class performance is deeply inspiring.

Moreover, her results help lift Nigeria’s standing in global athletics. Being the top‑ranked female athlete from Nigeria again (overtaking others who had been ahead during her slump) restores national pride and brings attention, sponsorship, support, and possibly better infrastructure. (The Guardian Nigeria)

It also sends a message that athletes can fight due process, that the integrity systems can work well (making an athlete wait to be proven guilty rather than presuming guilt), and that performance, when backed by discipline, still counts.

What Exactly She Has “Done”

Putting all of this together, here’s a summary of what Amusan has achieved recently — what “she has done”:

• Regained momentum: After earlier struggles and sub‑par times, she has delivered races (like her 12.45 s at Rabat) that show she is back in peak form. (Premium Times Nigeria)

• Reclaimed national supremacy: She is again Nigeria’s highest‑ranked female athlete, overtaking Favour Ofili. (The Guardian Nigeria)

• Top 10 globally: Moved up in the 100m hurdles discipline into the world top ten. (The Guardian Nigeria)

• Cleared from serious allegations: The legal/doping integrity processes resolved in her favour; provisional suspension lifted; no period of ineligibility imposed. (The Cable)

• Demonstrated mental strength: Coming from adversity, scrutiny, and challenges, she has kept focus and delivered under pressure.

Looking Ahead

What now? The road ahead for Amusan is full of opportunity — and responsibility.

One big target will be the World Championships (and then the Olympics).

If she keeps this form, she’ll be among the favourites to medal, perhaps to challenge her own world record. Her times suggest she’s in the mix.

She’ll also need to maintain consistency.

Hurdles are unforgiving: one clipped hurdle, a misstep, or a moment’s hesitation can cost dearly.

But with recent races showing rhythm, technique, and speed, there’s reason for optimism.

Another challenge is sustaining the support — in training, medical care, sponsorship — to ensure that she is able to travel, compete, recover, and avoid burnout or injury.

Finally, her example now adds pressure: people will expect more.

But if she uses that pressure as fuel rather than distraction, she can perhaps re‑establish a reign in her event.

There’s a lot in “Tobi Amusan has done it” beyond just a fast race.

It’s about overcoming, restoring reputation, pushing boundaries, and doing so while carrying the hopes of a nation.

She has reminded everyone that she is among the elite hurdlers of her era, and that she is not just able to hit world‑class times, but to live up to and even exceed expectations.

So yes — Tobi Amusan has done it. And what she’s done is nothing short of remarkable.