Alex Amankwah has advanced to the final of the men’s 800m at the ongoing 2023 African Games following an impressive performance in the semi-finals on Tuesday evening.
The Ghanaian athlete surged from sixth place in the final stretch to claim second position, securing his berth in the final with a time of 1:48.93.
The final is set to take place on Wednesday, March 20, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Accra. Amankwah is poised for a shot at a medal.
The final is set to take place on Wednesday, March 20, at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon, Accra. Eager to represent Ghana proudly, Amankwah remains focused on achieving a medal, though modest about his expectations, saying, “At the end of the day, I’m going to do what I can… My goal is to win, My goal is to come top three.”
Amankwah pursued his collegiate athletics career at the University of Alabama, where he established a school record and earned First Team All-American honours in the indoor 800m event.
Although he qualified for the 800m at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China, visa issues prevented him from competing. Additionally, he represented Ghana in the 4 × 400 meters relay at the 2015 African Games.
