Biography
Started: He first tried canoeing in high school. He began training more seriously for the sport in about 2015. (primalecco.it, 26 Aug 2021; volchem.com, 30 Jun 2017)
Reason: "I did three years of kayaking at high school, then I gave up. I didn't have the mind to do it seriously. The call, however, was irresistible so I convinced my dad to enrol me. The welcome I received was beautiful, everyone supports me, staying here is like staying with family. Sport helped me overcome my problems and difficulties." (primalecco.it, 26 Aug 2021; volchem.com, 30 Jun 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 22 May 2024)
Additional Info: FROM GHANA TO ITALY
Originally from Ghana, he moved to Italy at age 11 and became a citizen there in 2015. (primalecco.it, 26 Aug 2021; volchem.com, 30 Jun 2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 26, 1989
Place of ResidenceDERVIO
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenItalian
CoachStefano Porcu [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 11 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 42.854 |
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 6 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 40.888 |
| 7 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2021 | Copenhagen, DEN | 42.69 |
| 9 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 43.77 |
| 13 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2019 | Szeged, HUN | 44.13 |
| 15 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2018 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 44.663 |
| 16 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 42.12 |
| 21 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2017 | Racice, CZE | 45.878 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2023 | Montemor-o-Velho, POR | 43.203 |
| 5 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 42.669 |
| 6 | Kayak Single 200m - KL3 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 42.527 |
