Ghana’s long-distance runner William Amponsah has made history by setting a new national record in the half marathon. He achieved this feat at the Houston Half Marathon in the United States, finishing with a remarkable personal best time of 1 hour, 1 minute, and 12 seconds.(1:01:12)
Amponsah’s performance shattered his own previous national record of 1:03:15, which he had established at the Great North Run in the United Kingdom in 2022. In Houston, he improved upon that mark by an impressive margin of more than two minutes.
The event featured a strong and competitive field of 5,750 runners. Amidst this tough competition, Amponsah delivered an outstanding race, crossing the line in 21st place overall. His achievement highlights not only his personal growth as an athlete but also raises the profile of Ghanaian distance running on the international stage.
This new record marks a milestone in William Amponsah’s career and serves as an inspiration for aspiring athletes across Ghana.
