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]
.jpg) Alex Amankwah at the 2023 African Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 March 1992[1] Accra, 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  Ghana | |||||
| 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 |
| 2022 | World Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 20th (h) | 800 m | 1:49.96 |
| World Championships | Eugene, United States | – | 800 m | DQ | |
| 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana | 5th | 800 m | 1:46.53 |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:44.80 (Marietta GA, 19 May 2017)
- 600 metres – 1:15.88 (Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA 30 APR 2022)
- 400 metres – 46.34 (Tallahassee FL, 25 March 2016)
Indoor
- 800 metres – 1:46.46 (Gately Indoor TF Center, Chicago, IL 05 MAR 2022)
- 600 metres – 1:15.76 (Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY 18 FEB 2022)
References
External links
- Alex Amankwah at Olympics at Sports-Reference.com (archived)
- Alex Amankwah at Olympedia
