Ghanaian Paralympic athlete Gilbert Ampiah has won a bronze medal in the High Jump T44 category at the Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan International Para Athletics Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco.
The St Augustine’s College student recorded a jump of 1.73 meters to place third among his competitors, earning him his first international medal as an athlete.
This achievement boosts Team Ghana’s overall performance at the meet as they aim to make the nation proud.
Ampiah began his journey in 2023, outperforming able-bodied children at Ekumfi Etwa with a best jump of 1.60 meters, marking the start of his high jump career.
He also participated in the 2025 Cape Coast Super Zonals competition in a non-scoring high jump event, easily clearing 1.50 meters but falling short at 1.78 meters.
His performances paved the way for his inclusion in Ghana’s team for the ninth edition of the Para Athletics Meeting.
Meanwhile, Zinabu Issah also secured the country’s first gold medal at the meeting with a throw of 29.25 meters, breaking her own personal record.
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