Janet Yawson

Janet Yawson (born 3 April 1957) is a retired Ghanaian long jumper.[1]

Early life

Education

Local Competition

Her personal best jump was 6.35 metres, achieved in May 1979 in Kumasi[2]

International Competition

In 1978 she finished sixth at the Commonwealth Games[3]and won a silver medal at the All-Africa Games. She won the bronze medal at the 1979 African Championships.

On 6 September, 1981. Janet finished on 9th position on Long Jump at the IAAF World cup at the Stadio Olympico, Roma. Italy. Her result was 5.70 on the category GL with a Wind of 0.0.[4]

References

  1. ^ Adams, Bernard Ralph (2024-02-08). "Ghana And The African Games: Down Memory Lane Algiers 1978". Metro TV Online. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  2. ^ "Ghana Athletics". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
  3. ^ 1978 Commonwealth Games, women's results Archived June 5, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "World Athletics Home Page | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Archived from the original on 2025-03-11. Retrieved 2025-03-11.



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