African Games: William Amponsah secures Ghana’s first-ever marathon medal

William Amponsah has etched his name in the annals of sporting glory by securing Ghana’s first-ever marathon medal at the 2023 African Games.

The long-distance runner clinched the silver medal with an impressive time of 1:05:13s in the Men’s Half Marathon Final held on Friday morning, March 22, 2024, at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Amponsah’s remarkable feat saw him finish second behind Eritrea’s Samsom Amare Hailemicael, showcasing his exceptional endurance and determination on the track.

This achievement marks Ghana’s fourth medal in athletics, adding to the silver and bronze medals claimed by the 4x100m relay teams and Rose Yeboah’s gold in the Women’s High Jump event.

Amponsah’s journey to podium success has been one of perseverance and dedication, underscored by his previous impressive performance in the Men’s 10,000m final, where he set a national record with a fifth-place finish in 29:50.99.

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As Ghana continues its quest for further medals in athletics and other disciplines, all eyes are on Joseph Paul Amoah and Ibrahim Fuseini, who are set to compete in the Men’s 200m final later on Friday at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon. Additionally, Janet Asante remains a strong contender for a podium finish in the Women’s 200m final.

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In a testament to Ghana’s sporting prowess, the Black Satellites are poised for success as they vie for a gold medal in the Men’s Football competition, facing off against Uganda in the finals on Friday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

This comes on the heels of the Black Princesses’ triumphant victory over Nigeria to clinch the Women’s competition at the Cape Coast Stadium.

With the host nation’s total medal count standing at an impressive 51, including 11 gold, 24 silver, and 16 bronze, Ghanaian athletes continue to shine on the continental stage, inspiring a nation and leaving an indelible mark on African sports.

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