John Asare-Antwi

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John Asare-Antwi
Personal information
NationalityGhanaian
Born (1935-11-28) 28 November 1935 (age 87)
Begoro, Ghana
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)400 metres
Medal record
Men's Athletics
Representing Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1962 Perth 4 × 440 yards relay

John Asare-Antwi (born 28 November 1935) is a Ghanaian sprinter. He competed in the men's 400 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Asare-Antwi Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2017.