Ghana’s 4x100m Relay: Analysing past performance and prospects for Paris 2024

Ghana’s journey in the 4x100m relay events has been marked by both triumphs and challenges, showcasing the nation’s potential on the global athletics stage.

As the team gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympics after securing qualification, it’s essential to reflect on their past performances and assess their prospects for the upcoming Games.

World Athletics Championships: Oregon 2022

The 2022 World Athletics Championships held in Eugene, Oregon, witnessed Ghana’s impressive display, with the team finishing third in the heats with a season’s best time of 38.58s.

Although they missed out on a medal in the final, their national record-setting time of 38.07s highlighted their growing prowess in the relay events.

Commonwealth Games: Birmingham 2022

However, setbacks emerged at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, where administrative errors led to disqualification despite a strong showing in the heats.

Despite the second-place finish, the team’s resilience and determination were evident, setting the stage for future success.2024 Penn Relays

Following their triumph in Heat 3 with a time of 38.67 seconds, Ghana fell short of Nigeria in the final.

The competition was fiercely contested, with Nigeria narrowly claiming victory with a time of 38.41 seconds, while Ghana finished closely behind with a time of 38.43 seconds.

Ghana’s relay team consisted of Edwin Gadayi, Solomon Hammond, Benjamin Azamati, and Joseph Paul Amoah.

2024 Penn Relays

At the Penn Relays, Ghana’s performance against formidable competitors like Jamaica demonstrated their ability to compete at the highest level.

While they finished second, the experience gained from competing against top relay teams bodes well for their Olympic aspirations.

In the race, Ghana secured the second position with a time of 39.71 seconds, closely behind Jamaica, who finished with 39.59 seconds.

Joseph Manu, Joseph Paul Amoah, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Barnabas Aggerh comprised Ghana’s team for this event.

2024 World Athletics Relays

The recent success at the 2024 World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas, where Ghana secured qualification with a time of 38.29s, signifies a significant milestone for the team.

Despite setting a national record of 38.08 in the Tokyo 2020 heats, their chances were dashed due to a lane violation, preventing them from advancing to the final.

Quartet inconsistency and relay transition challenges

Ghana has struggled to maintain a stable quartet for their relay races in recent years, primarily due to injury concerns and issues with managing fatigue.

Benjamin Azamati and Joseph Paul Amoah have emerged as the standout sprinters in the team over the last five years.

With determination and collective effort, Ghana’s 4x100m relay team will be destined to make their mark and be impressive once more in Paris 2024.