Deborah Acquah fails to make final of women’s long jump in the ongoing World Athletics Championships

Ghana’s long jump athlete, Deborah Acquah, has failed to make the final of the women’s long jump in the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Eugene, USA.

The 24-year-old recorded two faulty jumps at the start of the qualification, before recording a 6.47m distance in her last attempt.

But the distance fell short of the qualification mark of 6.75m and did not rank among the top 12 jumps in both Group A and B, ultimately eliminating her.

It’s a disappointing outing for the Texas A&M graduate, who set a national record (6.89m) in the lead up to the competition and ranked 5th in the event globally.

“It’s really been a long season and I’m just proud to come out here to represent myself to the best of my ability. Coming in as the 5TH best in the world this year and to not make the finals is a bit devastating.

But I have to understand that things does not always go the way we want it. I’m just really grateful to be able to come out here and to give it my best and that’s all that really matters.

I didn’t go in the competition 100% healthy but I tried to make it work regardless of the circumstances. Happy with how much I’ve grown within the sport. It only gets better from here. Just want to thank everyone who have supported me throughout this season, I’m very appreciative of y’all. Next stop COMMONWEALTH games”. Deborah Acquah wrote on her Facebook page.

Acquah, who just graduated from University, will immediately turn her attention to the Commonwealth Games which take place in Birmingham, United Kingdom from July 28-8 August, 2022.