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‘Eric
Nkansah wins silver in 100 metres
From Richard Avornyotse, GNA Special Correspondent in
Algiers, Algeria
Algiers, July 19, GNA- The old war horse, the old soldier of
Ghana' tracks, Eric Nkansah gave meaning to the old British
adage that 'old soldier never dies' when he raced to a
respectable silver medal in the finals of the men's 100
metres competition at the 5th July Stadium in Algiers.
Nkansah got out of the blocks at the gun and powered himself
to be among the pacesetters and never looked back as he
revved harder to the finishing line, ahead of Nigerian,
Uchena Emedolu whose fierce challenge to deliver gold and
silver to Nigeria failed to see the light of day.
Meanwhile, Nigerian Olusoji Fasuba ensured he breasted the
tape ahead of Nkansah to win the gold in a time of 10.18
seconds, ahead of Nkansah who clicked 10.35. Bronze medal
winner, Emedolu finished in 10.37 seconds.
Ghana's other competitor in the race, youthful Harry Adu
Mfum trailed the pack to the finishing line in the closely
contested race, but celebrated with Nkansah.
Nkansah expressed gratitude to God for guiding him the
silver medal and said he had many more years to contribute
to Ghana's track and field.
He called for more support from the authorities, adding that
with adequate support and better preparations, Ghana would
challenge other great track and field countries on the
continent.
GNA
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