Kenneth Andam facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Ekow |
| Full name | Kenneth Ekow Andam |
| Nickname(s) | Sky |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Born | 8 January 1976 Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana |
| Alma mater | Brigham Young University Colorado Technical University St. Augustine's College, Cape Coast |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Years active | 1992 - 2005 |
| Employer | WorldVuer, Inc. |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 73.00 kilograms (161 lb) |
| Other interests | Entrepreneur |
| Website | http://www.kennethandam.com |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100 metres 200 metres 4 × 100 metres relay Long jump Triple Jump |
| University team | BYU Cougars |
| Coached by | Willard Hirschi |
| Retired | Retired |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 100 m: 10.12 sec (2000) 200 m: 20.47 sec (2001) |
| Updated on 24 August 2012. | |
Kenneth Ekow Andam is a talented former Ghanaian sprinter. He was born on January 8, 1976. Kenneth competed in the 4 × 100 metres relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He was also recognized as an All-American athlete in track and field while studying at Brigham Young University.
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About Kenneth Andam
Kenneth Ekow Andam was born in Takoradi, Ghana. His parents are Kenneth and Janet Andam. He is known for his strong athletic abilities.
Kenneth Andam's Athletics Career
Kenneth Andam had an impressive career in track and field. He competed in various events, showing great skill and speed.
Junior Athletics Achievements
In 1995, Kenneth Andam achieved significant success as a junior athlete. He won the triple jump at the African Junior Athletics Championships. This event took place in Bouaké, Ivory Coast, where he jumped 15.63 meters. He also won the Long Jump at the West African championships in Banjul, Gambia.
During the 1995 inter-regional championships in WA, Ghana, he set a new record. He achieved a triple jump of 16.02 meters. For his outstanding performance, he was named the best male athlete of that competition.
College Sports Journey
Kenneth Andam attended Brigham Young University (BYU). There, he joined the Cougars' track and field team. He competed in several events, including the 100 metres, 200 metres, 4 × 100 metres relay, and the long jump.
By 2012, he held some of the top ten records for BYU in these events. He even set a school record in the 4 × 100 relay in 1999. He achieved this with his Ghanaian teammate Leonard Myles-Mills, finishing in 38.88 seconds. Kenneth Andam is ranked among the top sprinters in BYU's history.
He received many awards during his college career. These include Western Athletic Conference (WAC) awards, like Freshman of the Year. He also earned Mountain West Conference (MWC) awards and records. Additionally, he received National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American Honors. As of 2011, he held Mountain West Conference records for indoor 60 meters and 200 meters. He also held outdoor records for 100 meters and 200 meters.
In 1999, Kenneth was ranked 11th nationally in the 100 meters. He was also 7th in the 200 meters. He won the WAC championship in the long jump and the 4 X 100 relay. At the 1999 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship, his relay team was ranked No. 1. They qualified for the finals with the fastest semi-final time. Even though Kenneth was injured before the finals, the team still finished third in the nation.
In January 2000, Kenneth faced a stress fracture injury. However, he recovered and performed so well that he twice earned the Mountain West Conference Men's Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week title. That season, he won the MWC championship in both the 100 and 200 meters. He also qualified for the 2000 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championship.
At the 2001 Mountain West Conference championships, Kenneth received the Men's High Point Award. Before the 2001 NCAA Track and Field Championships, he was ranked No. 8 in the nation for the 100 meters. In the finals, he finished 7th with a time of 10.39 seconds.
International Competitions
Kenneth Andam proudly represented Ghana in international competitions. In 1999, he competed in the 200 meters at the World Championships in Seville, Spain.
The next year, at the 2000 African Championships in Algiers, he won two medals. He earned a bronze medal in the 100 meters. He also won a gold medal as part of Ghana's 4 × 100 relay team. At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, he competed for Ghana in the 4 X 100 relay.
Kenneth also participated in the 100 meters at the 2001 World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. He qualified for the quarter-finals and narrowly missed reaching the semi-finals.
Other Interests and Ventures
Beyond his athletic career, Kenneth Andam has explored other interests. He has written books, including a series called The Scarlet Minor Chronicles. He is also involved in various businesses.
Kenneth founded WorldVuer Inc., a company focused on media communications. He also helped start Globa, Inc., which aimed to provide mobile banking services in Africa. Additionally, he founded Payodd, a platform for payment processing. He is also the founder and chairman of SIDE EQUITY, a company that supports projects in technology and natural resources. Kenneth also founded Sleek Media Group and Beverly Air LTD, a real estate development company.
Athletic Records
Here are some of Kenneth Andam's best athletic performances.
Outdoor Records
| Distance | Time (seconds) | Wind | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres | 10.12 | + 0.4 m/s | Utah | June 2001 |
| 200 metres | 20.47 | + 2.0 m/s | Utah | May 1999 |
| Long jump | 7.67 m | + 1.2 m/s | Los Angeles | May 1998 |
| Triple jump | 16.02 m | + 0.0 m/s | Ghana | May 1995 |
Indoor Records
| Event | Best | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 metres | 6.12 s | Idaho | February 1998 |
| 60 metres | 6.59 s | Utah | March 2003 |
| 200 metres | 21.07 s | Colorado Springs | February 1998 |
| Long jump | 7.62 m | Colorado Springs | February 1998 |
