By Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe,Samuel Obour

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Team Ghana stands a chance of pocketing up to $80,000 in prize money after storming into the men’s 4x100m relay final in sensational style An additional $100,000 bonus is on the line for any team that smashes the world record in Sunday’s showdownTo claim glory, the Ghanaian quartet must outpace powerhouses like the USA, Canada, and five other contenders

Ghana’s 4x100m men’s relay team dazzled at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, racing to victory with a national record time of 37.79 seconds on Saturday, September 20.

Their electrifying run not only booked a spot in Sunday’s final but also ranked them as the fastest qualifiers, outpacing some of the world’s most decorated sprinting giants.

The quartet of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu combined speed and precision to shatter the previous national record of 38.07 set in Eugene three years ago.

Their sharp exchanges and fearless finishes turned the race into one of Ghana’s finest relay moments on the global stage.

How did Ghana storm to the 4x100m relay final?

Fuseini set the tone with a calm and controlled start, clocking 10.57 before passing the baton smoothly.

Azamati then lit up the back straight, unleashing a blistering 8.74 split, the fastest in the field, to push Ghana into the lead.

Joseph Paul Amoah kept the charge alive with a composed bend run in 9.41, ensuring the baton stayed steady in handover.

Saminu, who missed out on the 100m final earlier in the week, stormed down the final stretch with a searing 9.07 to seal the victory.

His performance helped Ghana cross the line first in emphatic fashion, rewriting the country’s sprinting history, according to sports journalist Fentuo Tahiru.

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Their 37.79 placed them ahead of Canada (37.85), the Netherlands (37.95) and the United States (37.98) in the build-up to the final.

Japan, Germany, Australia and France also made it to the final, while traditional powerhouse Jamaica bowed out after a costly baton error.

Watch Ghana’s blistering run to the final:

How much prize money can Ghana earn in the final?

With the quickest time heading into the final, Ghana’s athletes are not only eyeing medals but also a lucrative payday.

According to ESPN, the relay champions will walk away with US$80,000, while the runners-up take home US$40,000, and third place earns US$20,000.

Teams finishing between fourth and eighth will also receive between US$16,000 and US$4,000.

Below is the cash prize based on performance in the final

Adding to the excitement, an extra US$100,000 awaits any team that manages to break the world record during the championships.

For Ghana, who have endured painful baton mishaps in past competitions, Sunday’s showdown is more than just another race.

It is a chance for redemption, glory and the possibility of writing their names into athletics folklore.

Rose Yeboah to compete in high jump final

Ghana will have more than one athlete to cheer for on the final day of the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

As YEN.com.gh earlier reported, high jumper Rose Yeboah has already etched her name into the history books with a groundbreaking achievement.

She now readies herself for Sunday’s ultimate test, where she will square off against two of the best in the sport.

Source: YEN.com.gh