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‘Owadiah’ makes history: William Opare becomes first Ghanaian to break 45 seconds in 400m
May 23, 2026
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‘Owadiah’ makes history: William Opare becomes first Ghanaian to break 45 seconds in 400m

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Key Points

  • Ghanaian sprinter William Opare became the first Ghanaian man to run the 400m in under 45 seconds, clocking 44.95s.
  • He achieved this historic feat by winning the NCAA Division II men’s 400m final for Angelo State University.
  • Opare broke a national record of 45.13 seconds that had stood for nearly three decades, set by Ibrahim Hassan in 1996.
  • Prior to his success in the US, Opare was a standout athlete at the University Sports Association of Ghana (GUSA) Games.
  • This achievement places him in elite territory, significantly strengthening Ghana’s prospects in major international competitions like the Commonwealth Games and Olympics.

Why This Matters

William Opare's historic sprint not only shatters a nearly three-decade-old national record but also elevates Ghana's standing in global athletics. His breakthrough offers renewed optimism and signals the potential for the nation to produce elite talent capable of competing at the highest international levels, inspiring a new generation of Ghanaian athletes.

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