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    Andrew Owusu

    Andrew Owusu

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

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    Records

    Andrew Owusu's career is marked by a series of notable achievements across both athletics and academia. His distinction as a three-time Olympian for Ghana in the triple jump and long jump showcases his consistent performance at the highest level of international competition. Achieving national records in both the triple jump, which also stands as the fourth-best in African history, and the long jump, further establishes his unique place in Ghanaian athletic history. Beyond the track, his transition to a Full Professor of Public Health at Middle Tennessee State University, coupled with his role as an assistant track and field coach, demonstrates a remarkable capacity for intellectual and practical contributions. His recent election to represent Africa on the World Olympians Association Leadership in February {{year}} underscores his standing as a respected figure within the global sports community, reflecting a career built on sustained excellence and dedication.

    Andrew Owusu receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    World Olympians Association Leadership

    World Olympians Association·2026

    Unanimously elected to represent Africa on the Leadership of the World Olympians Association.

    Records & Feats

    Ghanaian National Record in Triple Jump

    Athletic Record·1998

    Set a distance of 17.23 meters in Dakar, August 1998.

    Fourth-best Triple Jump in African History

    Athletic Record·1998

    His personal best of 17.23 meters ranks as the fourth-best in African history.

    Ghanaian National Record in Long Jump (for 8 years)

    Athletic Record·1995

    Achieved a personal best of 8.12 meters on June 24, 1995, a record that stood until 2003.

    Three-time Olympian for Ghana

    Olympic Achievement·2004

    Represented Ghana in the 1996, 2000, and 2004 Summer Olympic Games.