Abdul-Rasheed Saminu
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Born | 6 October 2001 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Sprint |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60m: 6.57 (Birmingham, 2024) 100m: 10.02 (Eugene, 2024) 200m: 20.12 (Eugene, 2024) |
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu (born 6 October 2001) is a Ghanaian sprinter.[1]
Early life[edit]
Saminu is from the village of Nanumba in Ghana where he was a keen football player before being encouraged towards athletics.[2] He attended Florida Memorial University and the University of South Florida after being recruited by USF head coach Erik Jenkins.[3]
Career[edit]
He ran a wind-aided (+3.6 m/s) 9.95 seconds for the 100m at the South Florida Invitational in April 2024.[4]
He won the gold in the 100m, 200m and 4 x 100m relay at the AAC Champiosnhips in May 2024 in San Antonio. His efforts included a personal best time in the 100m of 10.03 seconds in a legal wind (-0.8) and ran a time of 20.34 seconds in the 200m.[5]
He ran 10.02 seconds for the 100m at the 2024 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. In the 200 metres on the same day he ran a personal best of 10.12 in the 200 metres.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ "Abdul-Rasheed Saminu". World Athletics. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Barie, Sean (April 16, 2024). "USF Sprinter keeps Olympic aspirations alive". Fox13news. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Kevin (9 May 2024). "USF sprinter Saminu looks to lead Bulls to second title". ancactionnews. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Laryea, Beatrice (15 April 2024). "Abdul-Rasheed Saminu eyeing a place at 2024 Paris Olympic Games". Graphic.com. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Adjei-Mintah, Yaw (13 May 2024). ""Not Done Yet"- Abdul-Rasheed after winning three gold medals in AAC Outdoor Championship". citisportsonline. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, Kyle (7 June 2024). "Here Are The NCAA Track And Field Championships Results On Day 3". Flotrack. Retrieved 8 June 2024.