Alex Amankwah (born 2 March 1992) is a Ghanaian middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. He attended college and competed in athletics at the University of Alabama, where he set a school record and was a First Team All-American in the indoor 800 metres.
He qualified for the 800 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China but was unable to compete due to visa issues. He also represented Ghana in the 4 × 400 metres relay at the 2015 African Games.
Amankwah represented Ghana in the 800 metres at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Amankwah represented Ghana in the 800 metres at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
Key facts
600 Metres Short Track
1:14.90
800 Metres Short Track
1:45.82
2026 season best
1:16.14
Feb 21, 2026 · Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)
As of Sep 14, 2026: 600 Metres Short Track 1:14.90, 800 Metres Short Track 1:45.82, 2026 season best 1:16.14 (Feb 21, 2026, Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i)) · Last competition: USATF LA Grand Prix, Jun 13, 2026, 1:47.25 · National record (800 m) · 34 years old
What is Alex Amankwa's 600 Metres Short Track personal best?
Alex Amankwa's 600 Metres Short Track personal best is 1:14.90, set on Jan 31, 2025 in Ashenfelter Indoor Track, State College, PA (USA) (i).
Which events does Alex Amankwa compete in?
Alex Amankwa competes in the 600 Metres Short Track and 800 Metres Short Track.
How did Alex Amankwa perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 1:16.14, set on Feb 21, 2026 in Ocean Breeze Athl. Complex, New York, NY (USA) (i). Last competition: USATF LA Grand Prix on Jun 13, 2026, 1:47.25.
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