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Joseph Paul Amoah delivered an impressive performance at the Cal State LA Twilight Open, clocking a season’s best time of 10.01 seconds to win the men’s 100m race.
The 29-year-old Ghanaian sprinter produced a strong run to finish ahead of compatriot Benjamin Azamati, who placed second with a time of 10.20 seconds.
The race marked Amoah’s second outing of the outdoor season, following his wind-assisted 10.05 seconds performance recorded the previous weekend.
Joseph Paul Amoah is reportedly using the 100m races this season to fine-tune his start and overall race mechanics as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games.
The African Games 200m champion is said to be focusing on improving the early phases of his race, with speculation that he could shift his focus fully to the 100m at the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
Amoah, traditionally known for competing strongly in the 200m, is believed to be considering the move as part of his strategy to maximise his medal chances.
Both Amoah and Azamati are expected to spearhead Ghana’s sprint team at the upcoming African Senior Athletics Championships scheduled for next month at the Legon Sports Stadium.
Elsewhere, Alex Amankwah endured misfortune at the Mt. SAC Relays in Los Angeles after the Ghanaian 800m runner stumbled while leading the race.
While on the final lap, Amankwah accidentally collided with a field event athlete who was crossing the track, bringing his race to a bizarre and unfortunate end.
Gideon Hammah delivered a standout performance in California, setting a new school record for the University of Mary.
The second-year student shattered the school’s 14-year-old 800m record after clocking 1:50.52 at the Bryan Clay Invitational.
Lovina Ewusi delivered a record-breaking performance for Texas Tech Track & Field after clocking a personal best of 56.41 seconds in the women’s 400m hurdles at the Tom Jones Invitational.
The time not only set a new Ghana national record but also moved Ewusi to No. 3 on the all-time list for Texas Tech in the event.
Just three weeks earlier, the former Edinaman Senior High School standout had already broken her previous national record by running 57.15 seconds, surpassing the 57.79 she set in May 2025.
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