Kwaku Boateng (athlete)
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Kwaku Boateng (born 30 June 1974 in Eastmont, Ghana) is a Canadian high jumper. His personal best jump is 2.34 metres, achieved in July 2000 in Zagreb. Boateng competed representing Ghana from 1993 to 1997 and since has competed for Canada[1] His hometown is Montreal.
Achievements [edit]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
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Representing  Canada |
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| 1999 | Pan American Games | Winnipeg, Canada | 1st | 2.25 m |
| World Championships | Seville, Spain | 6th | 2.29 m | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 12th | 2.25 m |
| 2001 | World Indoor Championships | Lisbon, Portugal | 12th | 2.20 m |
| Jeux de la Francophonie | Ottawa, Canada | 2nd | 2.31 m | |
| World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 8th | 2.25 m | |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 2nd | 2.25 m |
| 2005 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Niamey, Niger | 2nd | 2.20 m |
References [edit]
- ^ www.radio-canada.ca/sportsamateurs/athletes/athlete.asp?idAthlete=183
External links [edit]
- IAAF profile for Kwaku Boateng
- www.radio-canada.ca profile (French)
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