African Athletics Championships: Ghana men and women win Bronze

Four Ghanaian male runners in yellow, black shorts, with their arms around each other after a race, posing on a track with bib numbers 401 and 1400 visible.
By Jamaldeen Wiayuka May 16, 2026

Ghana’s men’s and women’s sprint relay teams delivered a thrilling performance on home soil after both sides claimed bronze medals in the 4x100m finals at the African Athletics Championships.

The packed stadium erupted in celebration on Friday night as the Ghanaian teams battled fiercely against some of Africa’s strongest sprint nations to secure podium finishes in front of their home supporters.

The double medal success marks a significant achievement for Ghanaian athletics and highlights the steady progress being made in the country’s sprint development programme.

In the men’s final, Ghana’s quartet produced a composed display with strong baton exchanges and a powerful finish to clinch third place in a highly competitive race. The women’s team matched the achievement with a determined performance of their own, drawing loud cheers from the home crowd as they crossed the line to seal another bronze medal.

The results provided one of the standout moments of the championships for the host nation, with fans celebrating a rare double podium finish in the relay events.

For many supporters, the medals were about more than just podium places, they reflected the resilience, teamwork and growing promise of Ghanaian athletics on the continental stage.

The performances are also expected to boost confidence ahead of future international competitions as Ghana continues its preparations toward major global athletics events.

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