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Janet Yawson (born 3 April 1957) is a retired Ghanaian long jumper [1] .
Her personal best jump was 6.35 metres, achieved in May 1979 in Kumasi [2]
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]