William Owadie Opare Ghanaian Athlete
William Owadie Opare is an upcoming Ghanaian track athlete. He is specialising in sprint events precisely in the 200 metres and 400 metres.
Born in the Eastern Region on 2nd August 2002. He started his basic school education at Frihans Educational Complex and later attended Junior High School at Nana Kweku Boateng Experimental. He then attended Ghana Senior High School in Koforidua and completed in 2021. He lived with his father, Stephen Opare, and stepmother, Grace Ofosua. He is popularly known by the nickname ‘Pixels’.
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Gender
Male
Current School
University of Ghana, Legon
Personal Best
400m – 48.94s
200m – 22.23s
100m – 10.73s
Achievements
Awarded scholarship at University of Ghana, Legon, having won several medals and certificates
2019
Participated in Inter-Regional Senior High Schools Sports Festival, Bolgatanga (1000m)
2020
No competition due to coronavirus pandemic (covid-19)
2021
GNPC Ghana’s Fastest Human (Under-18 prelims heat 4) 100m-10.78s. GNPC Ghana’s Fastest Human Final (Under-18) 100m-10.85s *4th place*.
Participated in GAA Sports Festival, KNUST
Participated in GAF Athletics competition, El-Wak Sports Stadium, Accra (400m men) – 51.99
2022
21st May – GAA Invitational Championship, Cape Coast Sports Stadium – 100m Final – 10.84 (5th)
Previous Club
Ghanass Athletics Club
Current Club
No current club
Previous coach(es)
Coach Mohammed Sulley
Coach Georgina (Ras Mama)
Coach Osei Asibey Jr.