Ghanaian Athletes Shine at US Track and Field Meet

Ghanaian athletes have delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Jo Meaker Classic and Multi in Texas, USA, bringing home an impressive haul of eight medals.

The competition, held at the West Texas A&M University Track & Soccer Complex from April 10 to 12 , saw Benjamin Boakye, Isaac Botsio, and Asana Hamidu emerge as the standout performers for the West African nation.

Hamidu powered to a gold medal in the women’s 400m hurdles, while Boakye was a member of the New Mexico Junior College’s men’s 4x400m relay team that secured a coveted gold.

Botsio demonstrated his versatility by claiming a silver medal in the fiercely contested men’s 100m and contributing to the West Texas A&M men’s 4x100m relay team’s bronze medal finish.

Ghana’s success extended across various disciplines, with Aziz Mohamed securing a silver in the men’s 800m, Anita Afrifa taking silver in the women’s 200m, and Deborah Acheampong earning a silver as part of the West Texas A&M women’s 4x100m relay squad.

Further adding to the medal tally, James Dadzie was part of the West Texas A&M bronze-winning men’s 4x100m relay team, and Helena Carboo-Klutsey contributed to the Eastern New Mexico University women’s 4x400m relay team that clinched bronze.

Beyond the medals, several athletes also achieved significant personal milestones. Isaac Botsio clocked an impressive 10.11 seconds in the men’s 100m final, marking a new season’s best and improving upon his previous best of 10.20 seconds set in March.

Anita Afrifa also showcased her progress by setting a new season’s best and personal best of 22.35 seconds in the women’s 200m, shaving a remarkable 0.93 seconds off her previous record of 23.28 seconds.

Asana Hamidu continued her impressive form, breaking her personal best in the women’s 400m hurdles. Her gold-winning time of 59.49 seconds surpassed her previous best of 59.98 seconds, which she achieved at the 13th African Games in Accra.

Adding to the list of personal achievements, Aziz Mohamed’s silver medal-winning time of 1:51.52 in the men’s 800m final also represents a new season’s best for the talented athlete.

This strong showing from the Ghanaian contingent at the Jo Meaker Classic and Multi highlights the growing talent and dedication within the nation’s athletics programme. Their achievements on the international stage will undoubtedly inspire aspiring young athletes across Ghana.