Mary Boakye Makes History with Double Gold Medal Win in 100m and 200m Events at African Military Games

Mary Boakye Makes History with Double Gold Medal Win in 100m and 200m Events at African Military Games

Abuja, Nigeria – Ghanaian national sprinter Mary Boakye has achieved an impressive milestone, winning her second gold medal in the women’s 200m finals at the ongoing 2024 African Military Games, held at the M.K.O. Abiola Stadium in Abuja, Nigeria. Boakye’s outstanding performance, which saw her cross the finish line in 24.07 seconds, left the crowd in awe, with fans cheering her on in amazement.

This remarkable achievement marks Boakye’s second gold medal win, following her earlier victory in the 100m event. Her teammate, Kate Agyemam, also delivered an impressive performance, securing the silver medal in the 200m event with a time of 24.63 seconds. Agyemam has also won silver medals in both the 100m and 200m events, respectively.

Boakye is a renowned 2023 African Games finalist in the women’s 100m dash. Her remarkable career has seen her win a bronze medal with the Ghanaian women’s 4x100m team at this year’s African Games in Accra. She was also part of the silver-winning team at the African Championships in Douala.

Her latest achievement marks another milestone in her illustrous career, solidifying her position as one of Ghana’s top athletes. Mary Boakye makes history with a double gold medal win in 100m and 200m events at the 2024 African Military Games.

The top three finishers in the women’s 200m event final race:

1. Mary Boakye (GHA): 24.07 seconds
2. Kate Agyemam (GHA): 24.63 seconds
3. Spte Loice Morara (KEN): 24.93 seconds

Boakye’s historic double gold medal win is a testament to her exceptional talent, dedication, and perseverance. Her achievement has brought pride to the Ghana Armed Forces Athletics Team, and we look forward to seeing more exciting performances from her in the future.

Source: http://www.richportaltv.com