World Athletics 4x100m: Ghana Secures 4th Place and $16,000 Prize
- Team Ghana finished fourth in the men’s 4x100m relay final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships
- The team struggled with baton exchanges but still managed a time of 37.93 seconds, which earned them a respectable cash prize
- The United States, anchored by Noah Lyles, stormed to victory with a world-leading time, while Canada and the Netherlands followed
Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team came agonisingly close to winning a medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, finishing fourth in a dramatic final on Sunday, September 21.
Running under rainy skies in Tokyo, the quartet of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul Rasheed Saminu clocked 37.93 seconds, just shy of the bronze medal position.
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Ghana finishes fourth in 4x100m relay final
The result was bittersweet. After qualifying for the final with the fastest time across all heats, hopes of a historic podium finish were high.
Fuseini opened the race with a 10.55-second leg before handing over to Azamati, who once again produced a blistering run of 8.96.
Amoah powered through the bend in 9.48 seconds before handing the baton to Saminu, who had already reached the 100m semi-final earlier in the competition. The 27-year-old then blazed down the home straight in 8.94 seconds.
Despite his late charge, he was edged out by Dutch sprinter Elvis Afrifa, who helped the Netherlands secure bronze with a national record of 37.81.
Watch Ghana's performance in the final:
While Ghana will rue their chances, the United States continued their dominance in the event, sealing their 10th world title with a world-leading time of 37.29, per World Athletics.
The quartet of Noah Lyles, Kenny Bednarek, Courtney Lindsey and Christian Coleman held off a strong Canadian team, with Andre de Grasse anchoring his side to silver in 37.55.
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Afrifa’s heroics denied Ghana a medal by just 0.04 seconds, a result that left fans proud yet heartbroken.
Despite the disappointment, Ghana’s run remains one of the standout performances of the championships, especially after a challenging campaign in other events.
Following the end of the race, Ghanaians took to social media to shower the relay team with congratulatory messages. YEN.com.gh gathered some of the reactions shared on X:
@EricKutin wrote:
"They were mighty close to getting the bronze. Well done, team Ghana!!!"
@AfariAdarkwah decried:
"We nearly came 3rd, oh God."
@Jnrbobby2 added:
"Congratulations to the guys. Better luck next time."
@KofiApaa summed up:
"So close yet so far. Well done Ghana 🙌🏾"
How much did Ghana earn after finishing fourth?
According to ESPN, the prize breakdown saw the USA walk away with US$80,000, Canada claim US$40,000, and the Netherlands earn US$20,000, leaving Ghana to settle for fourth and US$16,000.
Below are the cash prizes won by the teams based on their finish:
Position | Prize money |
USA | $80,000 |
Canada | $40,000 |
The Netherlands | $20,000 |
Ghana | $16,000 |
Germany | $12,000 |
Japan | $8,000 |
France | $6,000 |
Australia | $4,000 |
Rose Yeboah finishes 15th in high jump final
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Rose Yeboah’s outing in the women’s high jump final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, where she missed out on the medal positions.
Despite falling short of clearing the 1.93m mark, her historic participation earned widespread praise from Ghanaian fans.
Source: YEN.com.gh
