Yaw Fosu-Amoah (born 8 October 1981 in Ghana2006 Commonwealth Games profile) 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).
Competition record Representing 2005Universiadeİzmir, Turkey11thLong jump7.10 m9th (h)4 × 100 m relay40.42 s2006Commonwealth GamesMelbourne, Australia10thLong jump7.71 mAfrican ChampionshipsBambous, Mauritius9thLong jump7.53 m2007All-Africa GamesAlgiers, Algeria13th (q)Long jump7.35 m2008African ChampionshipsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia10thLong jump7.63 m2009UniversiadeBelgrade, Serbia24th (q)Long jump7.17 m
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