Accra: Florence Agyemang delivered a breakthrough moment for Team Ghana after securing the country's first medal at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. The Ghanaian sprinter produced a strong performance in the women's 400m final on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to claim bronze in front of an excited home crowd at the University of Ghana Stadium.
According to Ghana Web, after several near misses for Ghana in earlier events, Florence finally gave the home supporters something to celebrate by finishing third in a highly competitive final with a time of 51.87 seconds. Ethiopia's Ahmed Ajayba stormed to gold after crossing the line first in 51.54 seconds, while Botswana's Obakeng Kamberuka claimed silver with a time of 51.79 seconds.
Florence held her composure in the closing stages of the race to secure bronze just ahead of Egypt's Bassant Mohamed, who finished fourth with a time of 52.00 seconds. South Africa's Marlie Viljoen came fifth with a time of 52.41 seconds.
The medal sparked loud celebrations inside the stadium as Ghana finally opened its medal account at the championships after disappointing finishes in some earlier track events, including the men's 100m and 400m hurdles finals.