Frederick Owusu

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Frederick Owusu ( Frederick Akuffo Owusu; born September 23, 1936 in Akropong , Akuapim North District ) is a former Ghanaian sprinter and middle-distance runner .

In 1958 he failed at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Cardiff over 440 yards , 880 yards and with the Ghanaian 4-by-440-yard relay in the lead.

At the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960 he was eliminated over 800 m in the first round and reached the semi-finals in the 4 x 400 meter relay .

In 1962 he won bronze at the British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth with the Ghanaian 4-by-440-yard relay.

Personal bests

  • 400 m : 46.1 s, 1961
  • 880 yards: 1: 52.3 min, 1960 (corresponds to 1: 51.6 min over 800 m )

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