Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah has written her name in Ghana’s sporting history. She qualified for the women’s high jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
The young Ghanaian cleared 1.92 meters in the qualification round on Thursday. This effort was enough to put her among the top athletes advancing to the finals.
Yeboah’s achievement is a very important one for Ghana. She becomes the first Ghanaian athlete to reach an individual event final at the championships since 2005.
The last time Ghana celebrated such a moment was 20 years ago in Helsinki. At that event, Ignatius Gaisah won silver in the men’s long jump, and Margaret Simpson claimed bronze in the women’s heptathlon.
Since then, Ghana has struggled to shine at the world level in athletics. Yeboah’s success now brings new hope for the nation in global track and field competitions.
The qualification round in Tokyo was highly competitive. Only 12 athletes were able to progress by meeting the automatic qualifying mark of 1.92 meters.
The list of finalists includes some of the best names in women’s high jump today. Among them are Australia’s Nicola Olyslagers and Eleanor Patterson, both strong contenders for medals.
Ukraine also had a strong showing in the qualification round. Their representatives Yaroslava Mahuchikh and Yuliia Levchenko both cleared the required height.
Serbia’s Angelina Topić also made it to the final. Great Britain’s Morgan Lake joined the group after a solid performance.
Other finalists are Michaela Hrubá from the Czech Republic and Maria Żodzik from Poland. Germany’s Christina Honsel also secured her place in the final alongside Yeboah.
Yeboah’s inclusion in this elite group shows her talent and determination. She stood tall among world-class athletes and proved she can compete at the highest level.
Her qualification has inspired many Ghanaians back home. Fans and sports officials alike are celebrating her as a symbol of hope and progress.
Yeboah has consistently improved in recent years. Her hard work and discipline continue to reflect in her performances on the international stage.
The women’s high jump final will be held on Sunday, September 21. The event will take place at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium, a venue known for producing great sporting memories.
Many eyes will be on Yeboah when she steps onto the field for the final. Ghanaians will be watching closely, hoping she can secure a medal for the country.
Her journey is already a success regardless of the outcome. She has broken barriers and carried Ghana back into the spotlight of world athletics.
Source :Adomonline.com