William Amponsah

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William Amponsah

GhanaGhanaActive
Born
Dec 11, 1999 (26 years old)
Events
10 000 m · Half Marathon

William Amponsah is a Ghana middle-distance runner, born on December 11, 1999. He competes primarily in the Mile, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 4:09.02 in the Mile, 7:52.54 in the 3000m, 13:30.99 in the 5000m, 27:47.93 in the 10000m and 1:01:12 in the Semi. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Ghana.

Personal best · 10 000 m27:47.93
#763 all-time
2026 season best29:02.52May 13, 2026 · University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra
2026 season best
National record13:30.995000 m
National record
Personal best · Half Marathon1:01:12

As of Nov 7, 2026: 10 000 m 27:47.93 (#763 all-time), Half Marathon 1:01:12, 2026 season best 29:02.52 (May 13, 2026, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)) · Last competition: La Carrera del Pacifico Cali 10K, Aug 9, 2026, 29:29 · National record (5000 m) · 26 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
MileIndoorNM 20254:09.021,017 pts––
3000mIndoorIN 20257:52.541,124 pts––
5000mNC 2025Ghana 5000 m all-time list13:30.991,099 pts––
10000mCA 2025Ghana 10 000 m all-time list27:47.931,151 pts#763#485
SemiTX 2026Ghana Half Marathon all-time list1:01:121,139 pts–#285
MarathonDubai 2018Ghana Marathon all-time list2:32:23762 pts––

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m Indoor14:09.96–Feb 14, 2026Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
20265000m-short-track Indoor14:09.96–Feb 14, 2026Jarvis Scott, Sports Performance Center, Lubbock, TX (i)
202610Kilometr 28:24–Jul 4, 2026Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
202610000m 29:02.52–May 13, 2026African Athletics Championships
2026Semi 1:01:12–Jan 11, 2026Aramco Houston Half Marathon
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:09.02–Feb 1, 2025New Mexico Team Open
2025Mile Indoor4:09.02–Feb 1, 2025New Mexico Team Open
20253000m Indoor7:52.54–Mar 15, 2025NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field Championships, Fall Creek Pavilion, Indianapolis, IN (i)
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William Amponsah's 10 000 m personal best is 27:47.93, set on Apr 16, 2025 in Cougar Athletic Stadium, Azusa, CA (USA), #763 on the all-time list.

William Amponsah competes in the 10 000 m and Half Marathon.

2026 season best: 29:02.52, set on May 13, 2026 in University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA). Last competition: La Carrera del Pacifico Cali 10K on Aug 9, 2026, 29:29.