Commonwealth Games: Joseph Paul Wins His Heat To Qualify For 200m Semi-Finals

A Ghanaian sprinter specializing in the 100 metres and the 200 metres,  Joseph Paul Amoah qualified for the men’s 200m semi-finals at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after winning his heat on Thursday.

Amoah won heat 5 in 20.58 seconds, ensuring automatic progression to the next round. He is aiming to make the final and win his first Commonwealth medal.

 

Joseph Paul Amoah has easily booked his place in the 200m semis, finishing 1️⃣st in heat 5 with a time of 20.58s #3Sports #B2022 pic.twitter.com/aawnPQHXRo

— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) August 4, 2022

 

Meanwhile, his compatriot Abdul Rasheed Saminu ran a personal best of 21.32 seconds but did not make the 200m semi-finals.

Saminu came third in heat 2.

 

Saminu Abdul-Rasheed narrowly misses out on a place in the 200m semis after placing 25th overall with his personal best time of 21.32s.

The top 24 runners overall, including Joseph Paul Amoah are heading to the semis.#3Sports #B2022 pic.twitter.com/hmbzHoA8Mq

— #3Sports (@3SportsGh) August 4, 2022

 

Abigail Kwarteng advanced to the High Jump final after clearing 1.81m. Despite failing to clear the automatic qualifying height of 1.90s, Kwarteng was the best performer in women’s qualifying B and advanced to the final.

Rose Yeboah also earned a place in the High Jump final on her first attempt, clearing 1.81m. She missed out on the automatic qualifying mark of 1.90s but advanced as one of the top 12 performers.

Team Ghana have so far won two medals, both in boxing.

 

 

 

 

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Source: MyGhanaMedia.com