Ghana’s Mary Coffie has booked her place in the semi-finals of the women’s 400m hurdles at the ongoing Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games after an impressive performance in the opening round.
The young Ghanaian hurdler clocked 1:01.59 to qualify from Heat 1, keeping her hopes alive as she continues her campaign on the international stage.
Coffie is among Ghana’s athletics representatives at the Youth Olympic Games, which have brought together some of the world’s most promising young athletes in Dakar, Senegal.
Her qualification adds to Ghana’s encouraging performances in athletics at the Games, with the country looking to make its mark during the competition.
All attention will now turn to the semi-finals, where Coffie will aim to produce another strong run and secure a place in the next stage of the women’s 400m hurdles competition.
Ghana’s young star is through and the journey continues in Dakar.
By: Victoria Kwofie
