History Maker: Baba Seidu Mamoudu’s 49.45s Hurdles Feat Officially Ratified by World Athletics

By Emmanuel Austin Baah On Mar 30, 2026

Ghana Athletics has officially confirmed that World Athletics has ratified the outstanding 400 metres hurdles performance of Baba Seidu Mamoudu, who clocked an impressive 49.45 seconds.

The landmark achievement marks a significant milestone for Ghanaian athletics, underlining the country’s steady rise on the global track and field stage. Mamoudu’s time not only cements his place among the world’s elite 400m hurdlers but also reflects the growing depth of talent being nurtured by Ghana Athletics.

In a statement, Ghana Athletics and its Executive Board expressed pride in the official recognition of the performance, describing it as a moment of national significance and a testament to the athlete’s dedication, discipline, and hard work.

The ratification is expected to further boost Mamoudu’s confidence as he prepares for a busy international schedule. He is set to represent Ghana at the upcoming African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra in May, before competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in August.

With this historic feat, Baba Seidu Mamoudu continues to inspire a new generation of Ghanaian athletes while strengthening the nation’s reputation in global athletics.

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Emmanuel Austin Baah

My name is Emmanuel Austin Baah, professionally known as “Okocha”. I am a seasoned Ghanaian journalist, broadcaster and football commentator from Senya Bereku in the Central Region. My work reflects a strong commitment to factual reporting, ethical journalism and the continuous promotion of Ghanaian sports.

I am currently pursuing my studies at Cape Coast Technical University, building on a solid foundation of media practice and communication. I previously served as a sports producer at Radio Gold (90.5) and Montie FM (100.1) in Accra, where I was actively involved in editorial planning, programme production, live commentary and in-depth sports analysis.

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