Ghana’s 4x100m Relay Team Sets New National Record to Reach World Championships Final

Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team has etched its name into the history books, setting a new national record of 37.79 seconds to qualify for the final at the ongoing World Athletics Championships.

Running in Heat 2 on Saturday, the Ghanaian quartet lined up in lane two against a competitive field that included the Netherlands, China, Italy, South Africa, Great Britain, Japan, and Australia. Displaying speed, precision, and seamless baton exchanges, the team stormed through the track to claim one of the coveted spots in the final.

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How Ghana made the 4x100m final in new national Record of 37.79s.

Ibrahim Fuseini ⏩️ Benjamin Azamati⏩️Joseph Paul ⏩️Rasheed Saminu

Smooth Execution!! pic.twitter.com/teQAQYqQgD

— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) September 20, 2025

Abdul Rasheed Saminu ran the anchor leg for Ghana, powering the team across the finish line to seal qualification in emphatic fashion. Their time not only secured a place in the final but also shattered the previous national record, underlining the growing strength of Ghanaian sprinting on the global stage.

The achievement has ignited excitement among Ghanaian athletics fans, who will be eagerly anticipating the grand finale scheduled for tomorrow. With momentum and confidence on their side, the team will aim to challenge for a medal against the world’s best.