Sports Segment: Michael Johnson Criticizes Amusan's Record-Breaking Win

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[@triciapowell8084]

Well done Tobi Amusan......your time to shine 🇯🇲 Jamaica celebrates with you!!!! Haters say it's wind....we say talent!! Keep shining empress Tobi!! I am never shocked with American commentary. Imagine the US topped the medal tally with 13 gold and pressed with Nigeria's one gold and World Record. They did the same with our Jamaican athletes....ignore them

[@livspryce3197]

What wind? Coconuts are still growing in certain parts of America.

[@oboroobagbemi9603]

It's a big shame to Micheal Johnson to say this. Tnx Tricia for standing by us, we love 😘😘😘 u Jamaicans u are great lover of African race nd we are proud of u.

[@okolo-obiajulubenedict8781]

But hold on am I missing something here?. If their argument is wind then how come the wind didn't favor the other athletes to achieve what she did. Just curious though?

[@johnsonolorede9179]

Thanks for celebrating Tobi Amusan. I love you Jamaicans. Don't mind that jealous Michael Johnson. He never expected such a landmark achievement could come from Africa.

[@enochampofo6595]

Keep shinning, keep smiling, keep winning, gal.

[@UK-hu6mj]

We are so proud of Tobi and Ese, I'm Namibian and I woke up at 3am to watch them perform, I was crying too,it was phenomenal.We should protect them at all costs.We are proud Africans

[@YwaA-jf1hl]

Thanks my Namibian fellow African brother...Do not know what is in the waters in Southern Africa but now Botswana is also looking like a legit sprinting haven for the near future. When will there be the new Frankie Fredericks...What a classy champion he was and always will be

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

God's blessings

[@Kastady]

God bless you.

[@casmirifeanyi7788]

Thanks....we are Africans

[@destinyschild.9103]

Millions greetings to you from Spain my Namibian brother. I am Nigerian living in Spain.

[@phillipcephas8736]

I am Jamaican. And we been seeing this for years from Americans..If they don't win...They are bitter

[@R3ll587]

There are over 300 million Americans. You are truly ignorant or small minded if you think we all feel this way. On top of that I've seen so many Jamaicans say some pretty low things about their own in Elaine Thompson-Herah from the same meet...

[@alexreid2365]

👏

[@fisf.2148]

This is why I love Jamaicans honestly, they are friends of the whole human race, look at who came to celebrate with Tobi immediately it was her Jamaican colleague

[@rb26benjamin8]

True the fact that all the records are going to other nations makes them sad

[@emmanueln8415]

@Pur FBA Yes, they are indeed, the GOAT of the cheats, coz they're all super doped as the whole world knows.

[@bishopword2496]

SHE WON, SHE BROKE THE RECORD What she has done with her legs cannot be undone with their tongues

[@user-mt4fw6sh9e]

Now this!

[@marcusjones5287]

Unfortunately, people will still try.

[@enoskennedy1120]

The record has been broken impressively by a Nigerian, and we're proud of you our beloved sister....whoever is not happy with that should go hug transformer

[@MD_ENTERTAINMENT]

I am happy for her but I have to say I was surprised that it was a record because it didn't seems particularly fast

[@patrickparkinson4914]

Never heard that saying before”go hug a transformer ” I love that saying Lol.

[@sonnyloffy8804]

What if there is no transformer in sight?

[@dunnioni1151]

@@sonnyloffy8804 😆

[@adebanjoadeniji4642]

@@sonnyloffy8804 then they go find one to hug🤣🤣🤣

[@riptonweir335]

I don't hear him questioning Sydney McLaughlin record even though I think she is super but that hers was a bigger drop in time than Tobi's time. The Americans always question outsiders. Love from Jamaica

[@shaunmccue2951]

Because he wasn’t questioning Tobi individually, he was questioning the oddity and rarity of that many athletes running pb’s and nr’s in a single event. If the athletes in the 400mh were all running 50’s and 51’s, he’d be questioning that too.

[@yawos9024]

@@shaunmccue2951 So what is his answer for her breaking the record again even given that the wind was not legal? Adjusted for the illegal wind, she still broke the record. You guys defend your haughty foolishness.

[@kennike6769]

i thank God for Jamaicans always putting US athletes in their place.. so this also means that MJ has been hurting all these years by the Jamos.... ouch! #amusan100mrecord must have been too much for him to bear.. he shud stay salty!

[@fisf.2148]

@@shaunmccue2951 he questioned Tobi individually by tweeting that the 100m hurdles time she ran was not correct. He didn't say Sidney's 400m hurdles time was incorrect. He didn't say Noah Lyle's time was incorrect. He had his target as black racists do

[@Stewy-xw9fz]

@@shaunmccue2951 I like Michael Johnson but if he is going to be critical of Tobi he needs to be very very critical of Sarah Mcgloukin. Sarah hurdles race was way way more shocking. She won her race by a bigger margin. Love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@ellac1875]

She has a Jamaican Coach who was a former hurdler . They are just jealous.

[@reubenezeaka3637]

Good analysis, I love the way you all put it. Let the critics go and lick their wounds. The star girl has done it, that's all.

[@mab7175]

Hah, Michael Johnson's focus is relevant focus in significance a modified unorthodox structural design in a shoe [ not merely cosmetics, like gold colored] provides unfair advantages over that of competitors not availed that novel design. The specific types of shoe in this case is limited to sprint running form shoes including the hurdles. The ridiculous absurdity from panelist in their laughable ignorance was to present a basis of attesting confluence of sprint running shoes with long distance shoes LOL. Furthermore, Michael Johnson's premise stands firm with historic precedent. An internationally known sprinter in the 200 meters was denied the win and record when it was observed his sprint running shoe (same design for hurdles) was unauthorized by regulations. Michael Johnson's admirable efforts is maintaining and preserving an even fair running field practice in competition.

[@Chrisugo]

If the whites, Americans , or Europeans breaks the record, its phenomenal but if Kipchoge or Amosun breaks the record, then it's their shoes ...... hahahahaha 😅 🤣 Listen : We're Nigerians, we know our worth . If you like tell them all to take off their shoes , Tobi will still win . Don't worry, this is the beginning, you guys haven't seen anything yet . Naija will rise

[@lamrechane2477]

The same thing they did when Marcel Jacobs won 100 Mt and gold in relay just because they were Italians

[@Chrisugo]

@@lamrechane2477 Hahaha, beautiful sarcasm, clap for yourself 👏 👏 👏. Don't worry , you won't understand.

[@ifehansson2254]

If we knew our worth why is the country a toilet? Congratulate Amusan by all means but don't bring Nigeria into her success. Her success is down to the US where she lives and her Jamaican coach

[@Chrisugo]

@@ifehansson2254 Take it easy my friend , I'm not the one that told you to support Buhari in 2015 😅. So to answer your question, our problem as a nation is poor leadership. Tobi was born in Ijebu Ode to Nigerian parents not in the USA to a Jamaican coach. You can't just get rid of the Nigerian factor because of herdsmen and bad governance.

[@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799]

@@ifehansson2254 shut up mugu, guess u are talking about yourself you don't know your worth oloriburuku

[@bayoelesinloye933]

Rufai, you are spot on on this issue. In the '80's and '90's when Nigerian athletes were at their best, American athletes dominance was threatened. It was this same Michael Johnson that mounted a campaign to stop American Universities from according Nigerian athletes scholarships to study in US. His argument was that the Nigerian athletes will be developed in US but they will end up running for Nigeria,and not America. I watched him testified on the floor of the congress. So, the guy never liked anything Nigerian! He is not doing anything new here. Anyway, that means we should also take care of ourselves. Thanks.

[@emmanueladeyosoye4070]

So true let's us develop local talent 'll ally and have our independence

[@UK-hu6mj]

Please pin this, so important

[@keithmoore8429]

If they live here, go to school here, use our money and facilities here, are developed here and compete for our colleges here, they have to compete for the United States. Cannot use what we gave them to compete against us. Like training the chinese in our boot camps then going back to China so they can fight against us. The United States needs to close it borders and carefully screen everyone for their their purpose for being here.

[@Profitfromcoaching]

That's not true. You're referring to Carl Lewis. Not Michael Johnson

[@ighofregene1045]

You watched him testify on the floor of the US senate? What year was it, if you don't mind?

[@chizobaani4037]

If shoe is responsible, they should go wear that shoe and break the record let's see.

[@godlyholiness]

The question is why is the wind only helping her? Why didn't the wind help others to win the race and break the record? Divine assistance?

[@goodafy]

No mind the unnecessary critics Wind only assisted Tobi Amusan and ignored others in the race Abeg we celebrate her on her achievement

[@lynetteomondi3428]

My question exactly. I felt it was unfair. The world record should stand at 12.06. it's only she is African had it been an American believe me we would never hear the end of it

[@successfulpeople]

Great question!!!

[@lynetteomondi3428]

@Roma Victor so the wind was blowing on Tobi's lane only? They will always find reason to question greatness. Wheather wind assisted or Not Tobi is the World champion and world record holder!

[@ighofregene1045]

@Roma Victor Carl Lewis ran 9.79s or so in the 100 metres way back in the 80's which was chalked off because the wind speed was over the 2m/s limit. This was before Ben Johnson's infamous Seoul Olympics 9.79s. Some of the comments here are clearly from people being introduced to athletics by Tobi Amusan.

[@tayedoherty1652]

She ran a perfect race, God bless her, it takes years and years of training

[@tayedoherty1652]

What she did is actually not that easy, she broke the record in the semi final and have to come back and win in the final at a record pace. Don't forget this is hurdles where anything could have happen, she could have staggered jumping over an hurdle, clip a hurdle and fell down. Give credit to her, she deserves it. Shoe or no shoe!

[@thelastshallbefirst6531]

True. I watched Tobi Amusan's performance like obsessively. I was amazed at her speed by the 2nd set of hurdles. She cleared all the hurdles without touching any. One of the best highlights of the 2022 World Championships. Congrats Amusan for an amazing performance.

[@pilanimlala4104]

Bolt broke the record in China twice , it possible also for our beautiful black girl ✋

[@patriciaeason3173]

@@thelastshallbefirst6531 ok! It's Nigeria time congratulations to Tobi , all who's saying is her shoe ,REALLY! That's all you can find this is laughable Then if the shoes is what made her broke the record then everybody should get that shoes as Oprah Winfrey would said you get car ,you get car

[@cjesuschristislordj829]

Congratulations my sister congratulations you are a winner and a winner you are what if you went barefoot you are still a winner. You make Nigerians proud you made me a JAMAICAN proud tobi continue to do what you do best in jesus mighty name. 🙏🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Don't be afraid of the hater you are a winner let them keep on hating you keep on winning CONGRATULATIONS

[@mayorthepreachermayorthepr5701]

The man is being jealous. Where were they before the race started ? . They must have double checked all the runners. Congratulations our young sister. You are unstoppable.

[@ifehansson2254]

Jealous for what? He has had his own very impressive career and is a legend in his own right.

[@r9trstvr9trstv71]

@@ifehansson2254 exactly bro he was the world record holder in the 200m and 400m , he's talking about the clock 18 out of 24 girls ran a PR .

[@kofi_gatlinJ]

@@ifehansson2254 Jealous because she is not from Usa

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@slimthickaz.]

@@lequsejones5384 You've copy and pasted this comment so many times, we get it.

[@BhayekaTshazi]

Im really glad that my fellow Nigerian brothers and sisters are rallying behind Tobi and letting Michael know what time It is

[@leolion9535]

Michael Johnson has just embarrassed himself, what a shame!!!

[@Kastady]

When he is up there for long, he thinks he is a white hence begins racism against his kind. Its clear black racism. All of them should go to hell. She broke the record.

[@mosesm6040]

Stephen from Django unchained?

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@marygrace4913]

@@lequsejones5384 Tobi ran 12.3 in the Olympics Trials of Athlectics federation of Nigeria but was denied her grand breaking record and you're saying MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, that's how she runs and you'll should accept it instead of being suspicious of her.

[@lequsejones5384]

@@marygrace4913 12.3 to 12.12 is a massive improvement. Nobody is suspicious of HER. The issue is the highly unusual nature of the record being broken.

[@kayodeobisanya331]

Bad belle people everywhere 😱. Congratulations once again to our own Tobi Amusan 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@otutu2000]

I am a Ghanaian and could not contain my excitement. I have been watching it over and over again. I am so proud of her. Michael is an idiot. He is one of those who are always looking down on Africans.

[@daddyg.o9579]

Well said, well said.

[@oboroobagbemi9603]

And is a black man, who knows if u trace his DNA he might likely come of Nigeria he is bitter about her glory. Anyways, we don't he is not an item, Tobi our HERO. more of d feats girl bcus u HV just started.

[@senisalami5204]

Michael Johnson was so shortsighted that an African woman could break such a world record with such a margin. He and his colleagues cheated during the Sydney Olympics in 2000 when they were disqualified in 4×400 men's relay and the gold they falsely won was awarded to Nigeria. Michael Johnson has since been bitter. Shame on him and Collins Jackson. Two bitter, sad pills!!

[@_carbon]

He has a Salty history with 🇳🇬 because of his teammates doping CONFESSIONS! He is also probably salty too because his record was broken. Somebody is feeling insecure and irrelevant 😭😂🤡

[@joycedenga6807]

True! He should go lick his wounds somewhere else 🙄. You made us proud girl! #Tobi 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@Didmasela]

Tobi Amusan just ran the best race of her life, won a gold medal, and broke the world record. Everything was perfect for her for that day( the best start, good shape, and mental strength). Michael Johnson must know that he is an African and he should be happy for that. He won 8 gold medals and broke world records in 400 and 200 meters during his time because he has the African athletic DNA in him. He should stop this kind of unnecessary criticisms and just support athletics and make it good. More world champions will still come from Nigeria because Nigeria is a sprint nation. I don't believe in the wind assisted during the 12:06 seconds unless I see the machine myself with my naked eyes. These accusations will make Nigerian and African athletes even more determined to break world records. Some stupid people even said Usain Bolt took drugs when he ran 9:58 seconds and broke his own world record of 9:62 in 100 meters.

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@nikenneji1167]

@@lequsejones5384 NONSENSE!!!

[@adaorahi]

@@lequsejones5384 You are not Nigerian and you are sprewing nonsense

[@lequsejones5384]

@@adaorahi clearly you are ignorant.

[@olaitanmicheal5146]

@@lequsejones5384 no matter how many times you post this comment in every thread, I don't believe you.

[@robertbrown1832]

I respect Michael Johnson, however, the comment he made about Amusin is incorrect. Look what she done to the rest of the field. He should apologize publicly. If he doesn't, then he will loose his credibility.

[@nenitafrica6851]

You better transfer your respect to Buhari instead of giving it to a set of people that are living in a civilised country but are still uncivilised

[@robertbrown1832]

I agree.

[@dorrtay]

Apologize or not, respect has been lost. Words once spoken cannot be taken back.

[@robertbrown1832]

By the way I am Jamaican. Amusan Coach is from Jamaica. We little but we talawa.

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@stepstepp4405]

Tobi has done what she had done, and this is not the end of Tobi instead is the beginning of Tobi and she's still going to break her own record she had just set in no time. All of them questioning her achievement now will cry. Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 once again and again to Tobi .

[@muyiwaadeyemi5119]

If Harrison had achieved this feat it wouldn't have been a problem at all for Johnson et al. They're all shocked and insecure at the same time because Tobi Amusan did it. This is just the beginning, we - Nigerians/Africans - are just getting warmed up!

[@emmanueladeyosoye4070]

And lets hope the Nigerian government gives them the support that has been so lacking in the past

[@GracedVille]

Loud it!

[@zahaking6750]

Even our mentally unstable so called president way nor dey wear pant couldn't even congratulate this awesome 👏 lady bring pride to the country but he's instead giving terrorist brothers amnesty and shit..

[@abdulganiyumomodu8283]

Big shame on all the critics

[@MARIOLANZO]

MJ is a what we in Jamaica would call an undesired bird (johncrow). He only seems critical when it's about developing countries' records. Did he do the same for SM in the 400mH? It's no doubt, Americans are the best team in T&F in world athletics, only because of the depth of their team. But they aren't the most impressive, or the most beloved. And that's what gets them. Johncrow......

[@mab7175]

What do you call Victor Conte in Jamaica

[@clementigbanibo9043]

Wind assisted my foot!!! Did the wind blow on her alone? Congrats to Tobi for a well deserved victory.

[@nexusprimerealty4361]

Abi o!!!

[@ikechukwuphilipekeh6107]

Wind of faith

[@proverbalizer]

the wind blew on everybody....and nobody can set any official record in any sprint race (or long jump or triple jump) with more than 2.0 m/s tailwind. It has always been that way

[@proverbalizer]

Cindy Semper ran 12.36 in the hurdles final, it does not count as the British record because of the wind speed. The British national record remains at 12.50 that she ran in the semi-final. Back in the 1988 Olympics Flo-Jo ran 10.54 in the 100m final, but it could not count as the Olympic record because the wind speed was too high, so the Olympic record remained at 10.62 that she ran in the semi-final, until it was finally broken by Elaine Thompson who ran 10.61 last year in the Tokyo Olympics

[@jobcreationmaster]

I tire o my brother... Bad Belle people everywhere...

[@richlyt2238]

At this moment I'm so proud to call Johnson a slave

[@ugofureogoro1042]

I agree with you.

[@lizzyetemike7673]

But that's what he is and forever too, because he does not want to be free. He is comfortable remaining a slave.

[@mab7175]

That comment is so absurd it's the words of a crazy person

[@happysoul5356]

That Sister broked the World Record, period.

[@humanstation8193]

Michael Johnson should be questioned for his times back in the day. USA with Lewis, Flo Jo, Johnson, Gatlin, Jones, Montgomery all alleged PED users and he comes with this insult to the greatest African athlete of our time. Game over USA. You just exposed your insecure yourself.

[@kakie784]

Good points

[@benjaminsanya2078]

He’s always have a thing or two to say criticise record breakers that are not from his country, he did the same thing to Usain Bolt.

[@marmackk]

Michael never critised Usains records and Usain is a Jamaican or other non American athletes .So what are you on abour.He even said Jamaican female sprinters should get more promotion in the USA.Michael is one of the fairest cimmentators out there.

[@fortune6734]

@@marmackk check his history with Bolt's initial performances.

[@GracedVille]

@@marmackk he's losing it.

[@esscco]

This is a lie..I think you’re mixing him up with Carl Lewis.

[@marmackk]

@@fortune6734 I have and have not seen anything that would make me believe otherwise.

[@paulosa4067]

Shoe, wind or spirit, may the propulsion of success carry you!! Congratulations, Tobi!!! 🎊🎈🍾 🎈

[@revchinenyemodebeluthewalk714]

Congratulations Tobi I am so proud of you. Thank you for giving Nigeria a fresh breath of air.

[@gardensteps]

All I know is the moment that I heard a Nigerian broke the world record, I know the naysayers would come out of the woodwork. Here's looking at you, Michael Johnson. Was that you? The same Michael Johnson that had Olympic events illegally rearranged and reschedule to suit him? Same Michael Johnson who, when that guy from Canada, Donovan Bailey was smoking you on the field, you pulled that stunt of a hamstring injury? Please Mike, sit down.

[@kakie784]

Tell Michael Johnson brother of Ben Johnson dop experts

[@heiligebimbam3073]

Michael Johnson has been a veiled partisan in his commentary at the game. His adulation for US athletes are always a notch above other nations and I kept thinking to myself that he believes only the US deserves to be the best. I am still surprised at the nonsense he is spewing.

[@yawos9024]

It is the money! They do well, they make money. That is why they secretly hate Bolt and the Jamaicans. They took the glory from them. Now they are hyping some average talent called Abby.

[@dwightPhoenix]

It is instinctive for nationals to support their nation more. Nothing wrong with that. But I am not sure about his bashing of the nigerian athlete

[@mab7175]

@@yawos9024 Download on KZbin, Victor Conte, among the most eminent authorities in the world on the use of performance enhancement drugs (PED). The world has unquestionable credibility in Victor Conte's professional analysis. Not any of your unprofessional notions. The world has nonchalant attitudes toward Jamaican sprinters and ignore their records for valid reasons. The world is definitely not envious.

[@zahaking6750]

Usa 🇺🇸 dominance and influence is gradually fading away in a spectacular way..

[@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236]

It must soon and they must be stop.

[@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236]

It is Nigeria time and no mortals Kan stop us

[@slimthickaz.]

Not it's not, the best Olympian is American and they have the most metals on the planet. It'll be centuries before Nigeria catches up to them.

[@mab7175]

@@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236 You tripping dude

[@mab7175]

@@slimthickaz. He's tripping hard.

[@user-cx1jn2nc1z]

The wind blew for everyone on the track field

[@Kastady]

And so its not a factor to be considered. They only brought the wond and shoe factor because they dont believe an african can break the record. Idiots!

[@joycedenga6807]

Abi?😂

[@mab7175]

What's your point

[@sundayashiedu7511]

The same Michael Johnson that controverse he was the fastest man in the world when the Canadian claimed the 100 meters title in the 1996 Olympic as the world fastest man. That cause tension between Michael Johnson and Donovan Bailey of Canada that led to 150 meter challenge between Michael and Bailey to determine the world fastest man. Bailey woped Michael in the 150 race challenge. JMO

[@aoajibadeouscaaoa653]

😀😃😄😁😆😅🤣 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 well done good reference.. 💥✨🧔🏿✨💥❗

[@sundayashiedu7511]

@@aoajibadeouscaaoa653 Thanks. Yes, I happened to know him very well. We ran in some track meets in the 90s in university years in the same heat to be precise. He ran for Baylor while I ran for Oklahoma. Trust me, he was a fine athlete. You can never know how fine runner he was until you are so close and right there with him on the track and watch him runs.

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

I remember that race, lol, I watched it. He faked an injury because he was losing. What he should have realized is that Jamaicans love competition so Donovan wasn't scared.

[@sundayashiedu7511]

@@aoajibadeouscaaoa653 Thank you.

[@sophiajames2988]

these Americans are so hate full and judgmental against anyone that can preform and break record's better than them black Americans are very bias and rude against other black culture Jamaican athletes have been putting up with this attitude for a long time questioning why Jamaicans run so fast insinuating that the only way others could run fast are win is taking steroids' so sad.. with that said let me congratulations this Nigerian sister you did great one love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dapofam5549]

Dr Abati got his information wrong, Colin Jackson didn't say the record should be doubled checked, what he said was that the World Athletics would have checked and the record was believable because her technic was flawless and the distance between her and the other runners was huge, the only sceptic was Michael Johnson, who showed his bias and jealousy that the record went to an African not an American.

[@fisf.2148]

💯 exactly

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@fisf.2148]

@@lequsejones5384 Micheal Johnson is a racist, he behaved this way when Usain Bolt set the new world record because Usain is Jamaican. I am a competitive runner myself who's run both in the UK and abroad in 1500m and often i cannot believe how fast i have performed when i make certain changes like vegetarianism adding yoga to my workout etc. It doesn't mean the time is wrong. He should be replaced on the BBC for less racist people

[@fisf.2148]

@@lequsejones5384 If you're a follower of the sport like you're announcing you should know that the track itself is fast and all the athletes were looking forward to this championship because it is a fast track. Hence why it was such a good championship

[@lequsejones5384]

@@fisf.2148 I am and that is the point. What is a "fast track"?

[@jollybabe7994]

Nobody can ever water down what Amusan achieved...its simply her hard work and determination that played out. I know the world is shocked, they will have to leave with it.

[@chizobaani4037]

One fowl is also complaining that it was her egg that Amusan ate that is responsible for the record breaking 🤣 😂

[@lancerevo9747]

LOL whuuut?! 🤣

[@ibifuroabigo]

😂😂😂

[@joycedenga6807]

😂😂😂

[@gtona3539]

"Those who are not happy should deal with their sadness " . 😆 😄 😂 😅

[@adetorrent]

She destroyed the record, it’s beautiful to watch 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@obehiokojie4066]

While we rejoice in the glory brought upon the motherland by Tobi Amusan, let's note that she may not have made it to this level if she was in a university in Nigeria and had no access to a quality coach. Nigerians are holding their own around the world largely due to the presence of conditions that enable people to max their potentials and capabilities in the countries where they reside outside of Nigeria. As I watched her run to finish, my mind went to the Nigeria University Games(NUGA). This is supposed to be a platform to discover and nurture talents to world class. But what do we have? Failed system. We must as citizens continue to call for accountability from the nation's leadership to create those conditions that would help Nigerians to max their capacity. Yes, self-drive and motivation are key, but societal/ institutional support is also key in helping people to max their potentials.

[@paulostyles9484]

Her coach is JAMAICAN

[@prospektarty1513]

Why do you have to condemn Nigeria all the time. You make your country what it is. Many Jamaicans also went to university in America. It doesn’t matter where she studied what matters is that she has the talent

[@obehiokojie4066]

@@prospektarty1513 No, you got it all wrong. The post was not intended to condemn or rubbish my nation but its leaders that have held the nation and its people hostage for so long. Where known channels such as elections by and through which citizens could demand for accountability from the ruling elites are rigged in favour of the ruling elites, the people are left with no choice but to take to platforms such as this to draw attention to the failure of the political leadership in Nigeria. You do not have an idea the massive suffering that citizens are going through due to poor governance, and the propensity of the ruling elites to steal the wealth of the nation for their selfish ends. Imagine students being forced to stay at home for 5 months now because public universities are shut down due to strike action embarked upon by teaching staff over poor working conditions. Five (5) whole months and the govt doesn't even seem disturbed. You do not understand our journey, so it may be hard for you to feel our pains and frustration. Jamaica is a global powerhouse in athletics especially track and field. I am sure that didn't happen by magic. It must have been as a result of a well structured plan to discover and nurture talents that can compete and bring honour and glory to your nation. Our cry has its source from a place of deep pain and frustration.

[@tracyrobinson-stevens9307]

@@prospektarty1513 Was it a Jamacan that wrote the comment? Go and read again

[@Mamba0809]

I am from Togo 🇹🇬 and supporting my sister Toby. Michael Johnson needs to check his ego and the rest of the American athletes who lost. Just take your defeat as a wake up call.

[@kolaolaleye2341]

It was this Johnson that blocked Nigerian from getting scholarship to stu

[@yawos9024]

Bolt did not need American scholarship to make super records. You can develop without going to an American college. There is nothing extraordinary about they do there. The competition is great but the training is not mystical.

[@runwithyaz]

When Bolt broke both WRs the next 5/6 athletes all had PBs or NRs. I didn’t hear the commentators questioning anything then. When athletes run world records, they tend to pull the rest of the field with them. I think it’s ironic that Michael Johnson is questioning the wind reading when that’s one of the arguments ppl use for wanting to nullify Flo Jos WRs. Congrats Tobi, take whatever this man says with a grain of salt.

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

this right here

[@tracyrobinson-stevens9307]

Leave Bolt out of this and deal with michael

[@brickantonio4523]

Americans always do this when bolt did it . Carl said he believes bolt was on drugs.

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

imagine, druggist Carl accusing another athlete of being on drugs

[@lequsejones5384]

they all are.

[@stepstepp4405]

Am a German saying congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 and much 💕💕💕 to this young lady Tobi Amusan that has just created history not just for Africa but the whole world. John 19:12 Pilate answered, What I have written, I have written. So it was written on the Board WORLD RECORD 100mH AMUSAN NGR 12,12 so it is written and no one could erased it.

[@theresaeke5478]

Correct!

[@lizzyetemike7673]

That's the truth and summary of it all my friend. God bless you.

[@mab7175]

So what if you're German. Being German gives you unquestionable credibility

[@sinothizitha1280]

So proud of you young lady. I am African and have seen our female athletes subjected to so much humiliation by using flimsy grounds. Shame upon the haters. Go Nigeria, go. Go Africa, go.

[@Stewy-xw9fz]

I like Michael Johnson but he is wrong on this one.The African continent is becoming a force to be reckoned with in Track and Field. Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Niger is kicking a lot of butts. I think Africa should host a World Championship or Olympics pretty soon. love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@mercyalafe6114]

Congratulations to Amusan. Congratulations to Nigerians not our government. They should not take the glory. This lady single handedly won without government help

[@kunleogunsakin7239]

@mercy Alafe! Good point. Now, be like Amusan! Come and win my heart,darling!😁

[@philipphilip1144]

I made a comment not long ago on something related to this. Wind? YES WIND. That girl was divinely lifted and its beyond human comprehension. The spirit of God is wind a wind that can lift anyone graced by God.

[@bobbybettyofficial72]

Questioning the Nigerians is like questioning the whole of Africa, Kenyans, Ethiopians, Namibians, Moroccans, South Africans, Ugandans, Eritreans, Egyptians, Ghanians, etc, he not only humiliated Africa but the human race in general, am really disappointed in him, Sending Love ❤️❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😘😘 and Regards from your cousins Kenyans 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 Kenya we love Toni

[@michellegill1278]

With all due respecr Michael Johnson should not be questioning anybody's record. 🙄

[@mab7175]

Why? Present substantiated evidence.

[@nebsDigos9732]

Michael Johnson's era was full of doping and dopers. Even Michael's record was a suspect. Shoes should not be discussed here, the track was a fast track.

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

The U.S. had the same type of drug program just like some of the European countries. Look at some of the races back then. Some of the European females looked like men

[@ifeomaaderibigbe3049]

lol 😂…doping and dopers

[@youme1414]

Congratulations to our legend, Tobi Amusan

[@cesardossantoscastro5666]

It's a shame. God bless you my sister . What you are comes from above just keep hammering more. Stay blessed.

[@keithstevenson7716]

Sydney McClaughing has broken her own world record Twice. You have a lot talk about Mr. Johnson. Perhaps there are no mirrors in your house.

[@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236]

Silent akata

[@evona9747]

it is always the usa complaining when they are beaten

[@nebsDigos9732]

Before the championship, it was declared the track as very fast which Michael Johnson was expecting USA boys to brake Usain Bolt's 100 metre record destroy.

[@yawos9024]

They would never even break Blake's.

[@paulostyles9484]

HER COACH IS JAMAICAN 😎😎

[@benden5095]

If you watched the race it was simply perfect execution

[@bison7664]

I actually heard his comment live on BBC and I was shocked. We are proud of our tobi Michael Johnson a choc-ice.

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@Kvieri889]

When he was breaking records in the 400 and 200 meters those days who criticize him?even though we all knew he was dopping

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@Kvieri889]

@@lequsejones5384 so? That's doesn't mean anything. It's ur opinion that doesn't Impossible for someone else to achieve.moreover go an watch the pace at which she was accelerating. The only difference I observed on all the hurdle events was that the hurdle looked shorter especially that of the 400 metres hurdle event

[@lerebele1]

Colin Jackson actually was one of the fee that said the record is legit.

[@gibsonwaka7756]

Tell him my sister I was about to bring that up but you brought it up thanks for bringing that information to. Light

[@emmanuelamoh182]

Tobi Amusan is a brilliant sprinter she was focused and determined to win and she did..talent@work. Extremely proud of her. They haven't seen anything yet! Nigeria is full of great sports men and women.

[@obinna1400]

From ijabuode but you forgot to mention that she lives and trained in El Paso Texas. She can't achieve that if she lives in Nigeria. Let the truth be told.

[@raheemam]

Back to back creating world record within 24 hours.... Mesmerized by her Golden feet! Blessed soul as well!

[@kiddiesplug6633]

May be its time we start questioning his records made when technology was shit.

[@abimolabinjo2123]

This Akerejola guy is talking nonsense. I am living in the UK, nobody is talking about the shoes all over the world. This Akerejola guy has introduced what is not being said. Michael Johnson has stroke and he has clarified his comments. He said he was commenting mainly about the timing mechanism. Salute Toby and that is all

[@kunleogunsakin7239]

@Abim Olabinjo! Long time sis! How you doing???

[@ugofureogoro1042]

Sweetest Tobi, the bullet Sweetie Tobi, Ise - Oluwa. Well done omo ogun . God we thank you, all glory and gratefulness return back to you father..

[@yawos9024]

Ato Boldon said it right. Boldon said Tobi won't be getting off the medal stand for a very long time.

[@HezzySamuel]

Congratulations to Team Nigeria on such an impressive performance.. continue to soar higher, our able athletes..

[@Riptack7591]

The man is raising concerns that the process or equipment could have been flawed. You all need to go wash your face and try to get the matter out of your eyes.

[@tomite2001]

I am even sure that the wind assistance claim was a ruse.

[@Kastady]

Its a ruse. What wind? They are just being racists.

[@yawos9024]

I believe so too!

[@gilbert9004]

His fellow American sprinter Justin Gatlin was banned twice in 2001 and 2006 for using banned substances. Did MJ ever utter a single word? I don't think so. Double standards

[@demolakosoko6416]

Rufai you are too much!!

[@audleymclean3724]

This WORLD IS NOT A HAPPY PLACE ,it's plagued with Wars, unfair economical MO. and now creeping into Athletics, when the teenage American Eryan Knighten ran 19.49, Noah Lyles 19.31, for 200m, Sydney McCloughan 50+ for 400m Hurdles, even my own Compatriots Sherika Jackson 200m19.45 and Shelly's 10.67,100m nobody said anything, every time McLoughlin runs its a crazy World record, and she' being praised for it, but as soon as our sister from Nigeria Africa breaks the World record IT IS BEING QUESTIONED, what's really happening? I don't understand!!!!

[@adewaleorekoya3211]

Congratulations to my dear ❤ beautiful sister ❤ 💖 ♥ 💕

[@oluwatoyinlobaawolesi]

Rufai. I love you for your honesty. You are my guy anytime.

[@nebsDigos9732]

Rufai, you're always my guy. This programme has the best or fearless journalists ✊✊. Michael Johnson's two records were they clean? Go back to some European commentators on the day of his records and understand that Europeans had some doubts.

[@aoajibadeouscaaoa653]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💥✨🧔🏿✨💥 GBAM ✨❗

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@georgewikaira150]

Jenneke had a PB at the World Championships and then another PB at the commonwealth's 2 weeks later.Kind of negates the theory that PBs only happened due to timing errors. The conditions that day were perfect and Amusan was on fire,her technique impeccable.

[@m77ast]

So what you want her to run bear feet? They are just jealous and bitter. Naija all the way. We are talking all the belts in Combat Sports. We are talking all the Grammys in music. Now we are talking all the trophies in athletics.

[@lequsejones5384]

Bare feet. not bear feet...seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@m77ast]

@@lequsejones5384 bare bear you get the meaning. She won gold - end of story.

[@lequsejones5384]

@@m77ast the issue is not the gold, it is the time. Nobody who knows track thinks it is not unusual. I'm not saying she cheated, but when something unusual happens it is not hatred to point it out. Can MJ not say that without the hate?

[@m77ast]

@@lequsejones5384 the point is that weird things happen all the time. Why point it out when the Nigerian won? Whether you agree or not. Makes it look like she had help and it was not all her effort. The fact is that all athletes had the same conditions and she won. That nonsense takes away from her moment, her effort and her achievement. When she cried I remember why I have spent the last 10 years getting setting up our enterprise for Nigeria and for Africa. Hope to go get started in Nigeria next year. All we are saying is - Leave us alone. Comment on someone else.

[@phenamenol]

Congrats from your sister country …. Nam Jamaica

[@jimrichardson706]

Run Tobi - can't wait to see you in the future when you shut them down again. For now, the gold is yours and of that there can be no doubt! I'm old enough to remember when 4 minutes was a barrier for the men's mile and we were taught to kick over the high bar. Look at Flojo's records, so advanced they still stand today

[@jimrichardson706]

They're probably trying to mess with her endorsement money

[@charlesduru5838]

Jealousy,Jealousy,jealousy. What ever his name is , I think he lost all his money and now sports analyst here in UK. ## not relevant.

[@lequsejones5384]

seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@franklinbrown5625]

But she is not the only one wearing the shoe. Anyone including the americans can buy a pair. The shoe argument is utter rubbish. The 3 million ppl on the island of jamaica would let MJ and others know what they think if it was one of their athletes.

[@dky_1353]

Sadly this anchor does not sound informed. Tobi wanted softer soles because of her injury. Secondly hurdlers are 90% technique and 10% SPEED. The shoes have nothing to do with her results. He could have said that in three sentences. Geeez!

[@lequsejones5384]

10% speed? Clearly you have not participated in events like this. seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@dky_1353]

@@lequsejones5384 😂😂😂

[@kofirey6752]

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR QUEEN MISS TOBI AMUSAN⭐⭐⭐⭐ DON'T GO THERE. THEIR IS SO MUCH MORE WE AS A PEOPLE COULD USE THIS PLATFORM FOR THEN EXPRESSING JEALOUSY OF AFRICAN AMERICANS SHAME ON YOU TO BE SO PETTY. WHAT YOU SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON IS THE HISTORY OF TRACK & FIELD. TOBI LIVES IN THE USA LET'S NOT FORGET THIS MINOR DETAIL?

[@James2swift]

If all 12 athletes increased their Personal Best record in the same race then I would be asking questions as well.

[@lequsejones5384]

exactly...seriously...I ran track. I was a hurdler, sprinter and jumper. I'm Nigerian but I ran in the UK. That is the context. Now, if you look at the race and see Tobi's reaction, she NEVER expected to run that fast, never expected a world record and you can see the surprise and shock on her face when she saw the time. It is indeed suspicious that a sprinter will break a WR by that margin and MJ was perfectly within reason to suspect that something was amiss. Anyone who accuses him of racism or the like is not a follower of the sport and they are just talking. I congratulate her but MJ doesn't deserve the backlash, it is a very unusual thing.

[@James2swift]

@@lequsejones5384 It’s blind loyalty at play. The right thing to do would be to investigate. If it’s a timer error it would be easily verifiable. I am Nigerian too but I try to be just in everything.

[@maxwellclark9623]

I hope her success bring hope to Nigeria at a time that She is going through so much.

[@motivateme2869]

Micheal Johnson should criticise the most important issues faced by African American rather than being jealous of the achievements of Tobi , VIVA TOBI 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ademolaoladeru9328]

Michael Johnson need to visit Nigeria to go and explain his ass!

[@graceoghide3744]

Pls is tobi the only one that ran with same type of Adidas ? Why did the others not run too fast also. Thank you tobi I celebrate you 🥂

[@salehothman449]

"Wind assisted" didn't assist the rest of the athletes?

[@andrewpongod2549]

Nigeria should and must take care of their national athletes... Because US.. will gain a lot of this athletes, they will become athletes in US if they will not be taken care of... US is accepting a lot of foreign athletes for education... Amusan is one of them... Take care of your athletes Nigeria💪💪💪👏👏👏