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Ghana’s track and field sensation, Benjamin Azamati, has claimed the title of Africa’s fastest sprinter in the 60-meter category. This outstanding achievement was showcased at the 2024 New Mexico Team Open, held from January 26-27 at the Albuquerque Convention Centre in the USA.
The global governing body for athletics, World Athletics, recently released updated rankings, placing Azamati at the pinnacle with a remarkable time of 6.57 seconds in Heat 1 of the Open. Representing Texas A&M, Azamati secured the second position in the finals, narrowly trailing behind David Foster from the University of California.
Ghana’s presence in international sprinting extends beyond Azamati, with James Dadzie and Joseph Oduro Manu making significant strides. Both athletes secured spots among the top 10 fastest sprinters in Africa for the 60-meter category.
Dadzie’s impressive run of 6.58 seconds during the Stan Scott Memorial Finals on January 13 in Texas earned him the second spot in Africa and the 14th position globally. Simultaneously, Manu’s time of 6.65 seconds in the 2024 New Mexico Team Open Finals placed him at joint sixth in Africa and 74th globally.
These exceptional performances collectively underscore Ghana’s potential in the world of sprinting. The nation now boasts the highest representation in World Athletics’ top 10 fastest African sprinters in the 60m category, surpassing competitors such as Ivory Coast, Liberia, South Africa, Senegal, Nigeria, and Cameroon.
