Paris Olympic Games: African champion Rose Yeboah jumps Friday

Rose Yeboah, the African women's high jump champion, will begin her Olympic journey on Friday as Ghana's first female high jump Olympian.

Competing in Group A alongside record holder Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Yeboah aims to qualify for the final by clearing 1.97m or being among the top 12.

Since her debut in 2019, the 22-year-old has won multiple gold medals, including at the African Games and African Athletics Seniors Championships.

Yeboah's recent achievements include a 1.97m jump at the NCAA, securing her Olympic qualification. She hopes to reach the finals and earn a medal, making history for Ghana.

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