Christian Amoah
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
25 July 1999[1] Accra, Ghana[2] |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Weightlifting |
| Event(s) | 85 kg |
Christian Amoah (born 25 July 1999) is a Ghanaian weightlifter who currently competes in the 85 kg event. He competed in the Men's 77 kg at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.[2]
Amoah represented Ghana in the Men's 85 kg at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.[1] He was the first male Ghanaian ever to compete in weightlifting at the Olympic Games.[3] He was also the youngest athlete to take part in weightlifting at 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ghana | |||||
| 2014 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, Scotland | 22nd | Men's 77 kg | Snatch: 110 kg C & J: 128 kg Total: 228 kg |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 21st | Men's 85 kg | Snatch: 130 kg C & J: 153 kg Total: 283 kg |
References
- 1 2 "Rio 2016: Christian Amoah athlete profile". rio2016.com. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
- 1 2 "Christian Amoah - Biography". thecgf.com. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
- ↑ "Christian Amoah". cocoafromghana.org. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
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