Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team produced a stunning performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, storming to victory in Heat 2 with a new national record of 37.79 seconds.
The blistering run not only secured their spot in Sunday’s final but also placed them as the fastest qualifiers ahead of some of the world’s most decorated sprinting nations.
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The quartet of Ibrahim Fuseini, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu combined speed and precision to shatter the previous national record of 38.07 set in Eugene three years ago.
Their sharp exchanges and fearless finishes turned the race into one of Ghana’s finest relay moments on the global stage.
How did Ghana storm to the 4x100m relay final?
Fuseini set the tone with a calm and controlled start, clocking 10.57 before passing the baton smoothly.
Azamati then lit up the back straight, unleashing a blistering 8.74 split, the fastest in the field, to push Ghana into the lead.
Joseph Paul Amoah kept the charge alive with a composed bend run in 9.41, ensuring the baton stayed steady in handover.
Saminu, who missed out on the 100m final earlier in the week, stormed down the final stretch with a searing 9.07 to seal the victory.
His performance helped Ghana cross the line first in emphatic fashion, rewriting the country’s sprinting history.
Their 37.79 placed them ahead of Canada (37.85), the Netherlands (37.95) and the United States (37.98).
Japan, Germany, Australia and France also made it to the final, while traditional powerhouses Jamaica and South Africa bowed out after costly baton errors.
How much prize money can Ghana earn in the final?
With the quickest time heading into the final, Ghana’s athletes are not only eyeing medals but also a lucrative payday.
The relay champions will walk away with US$80,000, while the runners-up take home US$40,000, and third place earns US$20,000.
Teams finishing between fourth and eighth will also receive between US$16,000 and US$4,000.
Below is the cash prize based on performance in the final
| Position | Prize money |
| First | US$80,000 |
| Second | US$40,000 |
| Third | US$20,000 |
| Fourth | US$16,000 |
| Fifth | US$12,000 |
| Sixth | US$8,000 |
| Seventh | US$6,000 |
| Eighth | US$4,000 |
Adding to the excitement, an extra US$100,000 awaits any team that manages to break the world record during the championships.
For Ghana, who have endured painful baton mishaps in past competitions, Sunday’s showdown is more than just another race.
It is a chance for redemption, glory and the possibility of writing their names into athletics folklore.
Rose Yeboah to compete in high jump final
Ghana will have more than one athlete to cheer for on the final day of the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
As YEN.com.gh earlier reported, high jumper Rose Yeboah has already etched her name into the history books with a groundbreaking achievement.
She now readies herself for Sunday’s ultimate test, where she will square off against two of the best in the sport.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
