Sports News of Monday, 8 March 2021
Source: 3news.com
Ghana’s sports scene has had some women achieving enviable feats over the years.
On the occassion of International Women’s Day, here are some names worthy of note.
Alice Anum
Alice Anum is in the history books as the first female to represent the country at the Olympic games in 1964.
She went on to participate in three successive Olympic Games in 1964 (Tokyo), 1968 (Mexico City) and 1972 (Munich).
At the 1965 All African Games which was held in Brazzaville, the 72-year old won gold medal in Long Jump.
She won a gold medal in 100m and 200m events at the 1973 All Africa Games held in Lagos.