Kwaku Boateng (high jumper) facts for kids
Boateng in 2002
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| Born | 30 June 1974 Eastmont, Ghana |
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| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | High jump |
Kwaku Boateng (born June 30, 1974, in Eastmont, Ghana) is a Canadian high jumper. A high jumper is an athlete who tries to jump over a very high bar. Kwaku is known for his impressive jumps! His best jump ever was 2.34 meters (about 7 feet, 8 inches). He achieved this amazing height in July 2000.
Kwaku first competed for Ghana from 1993 to 1996. After that, from January 1997, he started competing for Canada. His hometown in Canada is Montreal, Quebec. Kwaku also has a son, Tristan Boateng, who is also a high jumper!
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Kwaku Boateng's High Jump Career
Kwaku Boateng has had a long and successful career in high jump. He has represented two countries, Ghana and Canada, in many important competitions around the world.
Early Career with Ghana
Kwaku started his international journey representing Ghana. One of his early big events was the Commonwealth Games in 1994. This competition took place in Victoria, Canada. He jumped 2.05 meters there.
Representing Canada
After 1996, Kwaku began competing for Canada. This marked a new chapter in his sports life.
World and Pan American Games
In 1997, Kwaku competed in the World Indoor Championships in Paris, France. He jumped 2.20 meters there.
A big moment came in 1999 at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg, Canada. Kwaku won the gold medal with a jump of 2.25 meters! This was a huge achievement for him and for Canada. Later that year, he competed in the World Championships in Seville, Spain, finishing 6th with a jump of 2.29 meters.
Olympic Games and Other Achievements
In 2000, Kwaku had the honor of competing in the Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. He jumped 2.25 meters and finished 12th in the world.
The year 2001 was also busy for Kwaku. He participated in the World Indoor Championships in Lisbon, Portugal, and the World Championships in Edmonton, Canada. He also won a silver medal at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Ottawa, Canada, with a jump of 2.31 meters.
In 2002, Kwaku won another silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, United Kingdom. He jumped 2.25 meters, showing his consistent performance. His last major medal came in 2005, another silver medal at the Jeux de la Francophonie in Niamey, Niger, with a jump of 2.20 meters.
Kwaku Boateng's career shows dedication and skill in high jump, making him a notable athlete for both Ghana and Canada.
