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Joshua Owusu

GHAGHAMen
Birth dateOct 2, 1948
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Joshua Owusu is a Ghana jumper, born on October 2, 1948. He competes primarily in the LJ and TJ.

His personal bests include 8.20 in the LJ and 16.50 in the TJ. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ghana.

Key facts
Long Jump
8.20
#653 all-time
Triple Jump
16.50
1976 season best
7.94
Apr 2, 1976 · Austin, TX (USA)
1976 season best
Age
77 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Long Jump 8.20 (#653 all-time), Triple Jump 16.50, 1976 season best 7.94 (Apr 2, 1976, Austin, TX (USA)) · 77 years old

PB

Personal bests

8.20
#653 all-time
16.50

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1976
LJ
7.94-Apr 2, 1976
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1975
LJ
8.03-Oct 10, 1975
↑
Accra (GHA)
1974
LJ
8.09-May 24, 1974
↑
Arkadelphia, AR (USA)
1974
TJ
16.50-0.6Feb 2, 1974
↓
Christchurch (NZL)
1973
LJ
7.81-Apr 13, 1973
↑
Austin, TX (USA)
1973
TJ
16.15-May 25, 1973
↓
Arkadelphia, AR (USA)
1972
LJ
8.06-Aug 24, 1972
↑
München (GER)
1971
LJ
8.20-May 22, 1971
↑
El Paso, TX (USA)

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
7.94-Apr 2Austin, TX

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.03-Oct 10Accra

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.09-May 24Arkadelphia, AR
TJ
16.50-0.6Feb 2Christchurch Commonwealth Games, Christchurch

1973

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
TJ
16.15-May 25Arkadelphia, AR
LJ
7.81-Apr 13Austin, TX

1972

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.01+0.1Sep 9The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
7.93+0.1Sep 8The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
LJ
8.06-Aug 24München

1971

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
LJ
8.20-May 22El Paso, TX

Honours

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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

1974
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Christchurch Commonwealth Games

Triple Jump

1974
4

The XX Olympic Games

Long Jump

1972
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Joshua Owusu's Long Jump personal best?

Joshua Owusu's Long Jump personal best is 8.20, set on May 22, 1971, #653 on the all-time list.

Which events does Joshua Owusu compete in?

Joshua Owusu competes in the Long Jump and Triple Jump.

How did Joshua Owusu perform in 1976?

1976 season best: 7.94, set on Apr 2, 1976 in Austin, TX (USA).