About Ohene Karikari
Born 1954. Ohene Karikari is a Ghanaian sprinter.
Ohene Karikari (born 1 December 1954) is a former sprinter from Ghana, who represented his native West African country at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. He is best known for winning two gold medals (100 and 200 metres) at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, Nigeria.
Karikari was an All-American sprinter for the Colorado Buffaloes track and field team, finishing runner-up in the 55 metres at the 1974 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships. In 1973, he tied the world record of 6.5 seconds in the 60 yards hurdles.
Personal bests 100 metres – 10.39 (1979)
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Who is Ohene Karikari?
Ghanaian sprinter
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Ohene Karikari was born on 1 December 1954.
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Ohene Karikari is a sprinter.
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Ohene Karikari is Ghanaian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ohene Karikari. https://biography.guide/ohene-karikari/
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