.jpg) Alex Amankwah at the 2023 African Games | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1992-03-02)2 March 1992 (age 33)[1] Accra, Ghana |
| Education | University of Alabama |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | 400 m,800 m |
| College team | Alabama Crimson Tide[2] |
Alex Amankwah (born 2 March 1992) is aGhanaianmiddle-distance runner specialising in the800 metres.[1] He attended college and competed in athletics at theUniversity of Alabama, where he set a school record and was aFirst Team All-American in the indoor 800 metres.[2] He qualified for the 800 metres at the2015 World Championships inBeijing,China but was unable to compete due to visa issues.[3][4] He also represented Ghana in the4 × 400 metres relay at the2015 African Games.[5]
Amankwah representedGhana in the 800 metres at the2016 Summer Olympics inRio de Janeiro,Brazil.[6][7] Amankwah representedGhana in the 800 metres at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.[8]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing Ghana | |||||
| 2015 | African Games | Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:05.15 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 47th (h) | 800 m | 1:50.33 |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 32nd (h) | 800 m | 1:47.56 |
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 11th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.80 |
| 2022 | World Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 20th (h) | 800 m | 1:49.96 |
| World Championships | Eugene, United States | – | 800 m | DQ | |
| 2024 | African Games | Accra, Ghana | 5th | 800 m | 1:46.53 |
| 2025 | World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 50th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.12 |
Outdoor
Indoor
Amankwah signed with Athletes Untapped as a private track and field coach on February 12, 2025.[9]
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