By Bright Boabeng
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Rose Amoaniwaa Yeboah, 23, has etched her name in the annals of Ghanaian sports history as the first athlete from her nation to qualify for a final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
The high jumper achieved this remarkable feat by clearing an impressive height of 1.92 meters in the women’s high jump event, securing a 9th-place finish in the qualification round.
This performance earned her a coveted spot in the finals, set to take place on Sunday.
Yeboah’s accomplishment is a landmark moment for Ghanaian athletics, underscoring her exceptional talent and unyielding determination on the global stage.
Her journey to the finals is particularly poignant given the challenges she faced following the Olympic Games.
Reflecting on her triumph, Yeboah shared, “I needed this. After the Olympic Games, I went through a lot, but I’m happy I could make the final. I’m so happy.”
Her words capture the emotional weight of her achievement and the resilience that propelled her to this historic moment.
As Yeboah prepares to compete for a medal, her success has already ignited a wave of pride across Ghana and resonated with fans worldwide.
Supporters are eagerly awaiting her performance in the final, hopeful that she can further showcase her prowess and potentially secure a podium finish.
This breakthrough not only highlights Yeboah’s individual brilliance but also signals Ghana’s growing prominence in international track and field, inspiring a new generation of athletes to aim for greatness.