Janet Yawson

Janet Yawson (born 3 April 1957) is a retired Ghanaian long jumper.

Early life Yawson was born in 1957 in Ghana to a Ghanaian father and a Lebanese mother.

Education

Local Competition Her personal best jump was 6.35 metres, achieved in May 1979 in Kumasi

International Competition In 1978 she finished sixth at the Commonwealth Games and won a silver medal at the All-Africa Games. She won the bronze medal at the 1979 African Championships.

On 6 September, 1981. Janet finished on 9th position on Long Jump at the IAAF World cup at the Stadio Olympico, Roma. Italy. Her result was 5.70 on the category GL with a Wind of 0.0.