Akua Obeng-Akrofi

Akua Obeng-Akrofi
Personal information
NationalityGhanaian
Born (1996-07-10) 10 July 1996
Sport
SportSprinting
Event
4 × 100 metres

Akua Obeng-Akrofi (born 10 July 1996) is a Ghanaian sprinter.[1] In 2016, Obeng-Akrofi represented Ghana at the Rio Olympics as part of the country's relay team.[2]

Obeng-Akrofi was born in Ghana and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[3] She attended Archer High School in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[4]

She competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2017 World Championships in Athletics.[5] In 2018 she represented Ghana again at the Commonwealth Games.[6]

She graduated from Columbia University in 2018 and was recognized with a Campbell Award for "exceptional leadership and Columbia spirit".[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Akua Obeng-Akrofi". IAAF. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  2. ↑ Zurek, Kweku (15 July 2016). "Ghana names 16 first-time Olympians for Rio 2016". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana.
  3. ↑ Hond, Paul (2020). "Portrait of a Gen-Z Activist". Columbia Magazine.
  4. ↑ Hammock, Will (28 July 2016). "Archer grad Akua Obeng-Akrofi to run for Ghana in Olympics". Gwinnett Daily Post.
  5. ↑ "4 × 100 Metres Women". IAAF. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  6. ↑ Hunt, Tiana (8 May 2018). "A Columbia Sprinter Whose Moment Is Coming". NY City Lens.
  7. ↑ "2018 Campbell Award Winners". Columbia Alumni Association.


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