In a bid to support Tobi Amusan and help her overcome the stress of her suspension by the Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) prior to being cleared for participation in the ongoing World Championships, the United States has sent a prominent sports psychologist to Team Nigeria’s base here in Budapest.
Amusan, who holds the World Athletics Record in the 100m hurdles, expressed that she has moved past the distress caused by her suspension by the AIU on charges of Whereabouts Failures.
However, it has been reported that a distinguished American sports psychologist has arrived to provide her with the necessary encouragement to excel in Budapest.
An official from the team was heard mentioning that the American psychologist arrived in Budapest on Tuesday morning specifically for Amusan’s benefit.
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On Monday morning, Amusan commenced her training for the title defence at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest, Hungary.
Following a review by a panel established by World Athletics, Amusan was granted clearance from the AIU suspension on the preceding Thursday.
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Amusan has been designated to run from lane four, positioned just outside the Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist, Megan Tapper, in the fifth and final heat of the first round.
As both the Commonwealth and Diamond League champion, she is striving to be one of the top four automatic qualifiers for the semifinals.
Amusan is determined to successfully uphold her title, aiming to achieve a triumphant defence of all five titles she has secured.
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