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Yaw Fosu-Amoah

b. 1981

South African long jumper

Athletics competitor
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About Yaw Fosu-Amoah

Born 1981. Yaw Fosu-Amoah is a South African athletics competitor.

Yaw Fosu-Amoah (born 8 October 1981 in Ghana ) is a retired South African long jumper.

His personal best jump is 7.95 metres, achieved in the qualifying round at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He is now a Housemaster at St. Andrews College in Makhanda, representing Merriman House. He coaches the second team rugby side ( Dawgs ) and is involved in wellness regarding sport. Married to Refilwe Fosu-Amoah (African Pageant Queen).

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Important facts

Born
8 October 1981
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
South Africa

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yaw Fosu-Amoah?

South African long jumper

When was Yaw Fosu-Amoah born?

Yaw Fosu-Amoah was born on 8 October 1981.

What is Yaw Fosu-Amoah's occupation?

Yaw Fosu-Amoah is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Yaw Fosu-Amoah?

Yaw Fosu-Amoah is South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yaw Fosu-Amoah

· Wikidata: Q8050435

· DBpedia: Yaw Fosu-Amoah

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