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Alex Amankwah
Middle-Distance Runner (800m), Olympian, Coach
About Alex Amankwah
A visa problem cost Alex Amankwah his place on the start line in Beijing in 2015, after he had qualified for the world championship 800m. A year later he ran for Ghana at the Rio Olympics, and he was still competing at the top level in 2025, at the World Championships in Tokyo.
College
Born on 2 March 1992, he made his name in American college athletics with the Alabama Crimson Tide, breaking a school record and earning top All-American honours indoors over two laps.
International career
At the 2015 African Games he also ran a leg of Ghana's 4x400m relay. His personal best of 1:44.71 for 800 metres came in Fairfax, Virginia, in August 2024, and he ran 1:45.82 indoors in New York in February 2025. That month he also began coaching privately through Athletes Untapped.
Frequently asked questions about Alex Amankwah
What is Alex Amankwah's net worth?
Alex Amankwah has an estimated net worth of $100,000 (estimated).
How old is Alex Amankwah?
Alex Amankwah is 34 years old, born March 2, 1992.
What is Alex Amankwah known for?
Alex Amankwah is a Middle-Distance Runner (800m), Olympian, Coach.
What is Alex Amankwah's nationality?
Alex Amankwah is Ghanaian.
Where did Alex Amankwah study?
Alex Amankwah studied at University of Alabama.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth
- 2 March 1992
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Greater Accra
Education
- University of Alabama
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "Alex Amankwah". Wikipedia.
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