World Athletics Championship: Ghana Sets National Record to Book Final in Men’s Relay
- Team Ghana blazed into the men’s 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championship
- Anchored by Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, the quartet stormed to victory in Heat 2, setting a new national record in the process
- Their focus now shifts to Sunday’s grand finale, where they will battle the USA, Canada, and four other contenders for a spot on the podium
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Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team lit up the track in Tokyo, breaking the national record to qualify for the final of the World Athletics Championships.
The quartet of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul Rasheed Saminu clocked 37.79 seconds, surpassing the old mark of 38.07 set at the 2022 edition in Eugene.
Their time was the fastest across all heats, raising hopes of a medal on the global stage.
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Ghana makes history with a national record
Fuseini got the team off to a steady start in the opening leg, clocking 10.57 seconds and handing over the baton without a hitch.
Azamati then exploded down the back straight, blazing through his section in 8.74 seconds, the quickest split by any athlete in the round.
His burst pushed Ghana into the mix with the Netherlands and hosts Japan.
The third stretch belonged to Joseph Paul Amoah, who ran a smooth bend in 9.41 seconds before passing the baton to Saminu.
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The anchorman, who had already reached the 100m semi-final earlier in the competition, stormed down the home straight in 9.07 seconds to cross the line first.
The 27-year-old’s finishing kick sealed Ghana’s record-breaking time and booked their place in the championship showdown.
The Netherlands finished second in 37.95, per Track Gazette, while Japan grabbed third in 38.07. Ghana’s time, however, stood tall as the performance of the day.
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After running the third leg, team captain Paul Amoah, who won gold in the 200m event at the 13th African Games, reflected on the pride of representing Ghana at the World Championships.
"I respond every time I am called to represent the country," he told the Olympics. "Ibrahim (Fuseini) and Benjamin (Azamati) put us in a good position, and I did my job for Abdul-Rasheed (Saminu) to finish."
Fans celebrate historic achievement
The result brought joy to Ghanaians, who had endured a largely frustrating tournament until Rose Yeboah’s high jump qualification and now the men’s relay breakthrough.
Excited fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to salute the team.
@He_is_Free08 wrote:
“We did it 🔥”
@TBT_Red_teamer added:
“Wow, our boys 🔥🔥🔥 at least a Bronze medal in the final 🫡🙏 come on soldiers 👏🙌”
@PrinxField said:
“Well done boys 👏👏”
@EndaUsome praised:
“Well done Ghana 🇬🇭. Repeat this in the final 👏🏿”
@NiiChelsea_ summed it up simply:
“Fantastic 👏👏👏”
Ghana’s 37.79 topped the qualifiers, followed by Canada with 37.85, the Netherlands at 37.95, and the United States in 37.98. Japan, Germany, Australia and France filled out the final lineup.
Rose Yeboah makes Ghana proud in high jump
Adding to Ghana’s growing success on the global stage, YEN.com.gh earlier reported that high jumper Rose Yeboah achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
She now prepares for Sunday’s final showdown, where she will go head-to-head with world record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers.
Source: YEN.com.gh
