Kwaku Boateng (born 30 June 1974) is a Canadian high jumper. His personal best jump is 2.34 metres, achieved in July 2000 in Zagreb. Boateng competed representing Ghana from 1993 to 1996. From January 1997 he has competed for Canada. His hometown is Montreal, Quebec. Boateng is father to Canadian high jumper Tristan Boateng.
International competitions Representing 1994Commonwealth Games Victoria, Canada20th (q)2.05 mRepresenting 1997World Indoor ChampionshipsParis, France18th (q)2.20 m1999Pan American Games Winnipeg, Canada 1st2.25 mWorld Championships Seville, Spain6th2.29 m2000Olympic Games Sydney, Australia12th2.25 m2001World Indoor Championships Lisbon, Portugal12th2.20 mJeux de la Francophonie Ottawa, Canada 2nd2.31 mWorld Championships Edmonton, Canada8th2.25 m2002Commonwealth Games Manchester, United Kingdom 2nd2.25 m2005Jeux de la Francophonie Niamey, Niger 2nd2.20 m
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(1994, Ghana) (2002, Canada)
Kwaku Boateng at Radio-Canada.ca