Alex Amankwah
Alex Amankwah (born 2 March 1992) is a Ghanaian middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres.[1] He attended college and competed in athletics at the University of Alabama, where he set a school record and was a First Team All-American in the indoor 800 metres.[2] He qualified for the 800 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China but was unable to compete due to visa issues.[3][4] He also represented Ghana in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2015 African Games.[5]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1992[1] Ghana |
| Education | University of Alabama |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 m, 800 m |
| College team | Alabama Crimson Tide[2] |
Amankwah represented Ghana in the 800 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[6][7]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  | |||||
| 2015 | African Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:05.15 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 47th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.33 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 32nd (h) | 800 m | 1:47.56 |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 11th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.80 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:44.80 (Marietta GA, 19 May 2017)
- 400 metres – 46.34 (Tallahassee FL, 25 March 2016
Indoor
- 800 metres – 1:46.88 (Nashville TN, 24 January 2015)
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References
- "Alex Amankwah athlete profile". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
- "Alex Amankwah". rolltide.com. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
- "800 Metres Men: 15th IAAF World Championships". iaaf.org. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
- "Alex Amankwah, Janet Amponsah to Miss World Championships Due to Visa Problems". citifmonline.com. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
- "2015 African Games: 4 x 400 Relay - Men - First Round" (PDF). brazzaville2015.microplustiming.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
- "Alex Amankwah qualifies for Rio 2016". starrfmonline.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-08-05.
- "Rio 2016 - Men's 800m - Standings". rio2016.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
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