Akwasi Frimpong

Quick Facts

Full Name	Akwasi Frimpong
Occupation	Skeleton Racer
Date Of Birth	Feb 11, 1986(1986-02-11)
Age	38
Birthplace	Kumasi
Country	Ghana
Birth City	Kumasi
Horoscope	Aquarius

Akwasi Frimpong Biography

Akwasi Frimpong is one of the most popular and richest Skeleton Racer who was born on February 11, 1986 in Kumasi, Kumasi, Ghana. Akwasi Frimpong (born 11 February 1986) is a Dutch-Ghanaian sprinter, bobsledder, and skeleton athlete. Frimpong was raised in Ghana and later moved to the Netherlands. He is a former Dutch Junior Champion in the 200 meter sprints. To qualify for the Olympics, Frimpong switched nationalities and sports, and represented Ghana in skeleton. Frimpong qualified for the 2018 Olympics in skeleton by obtaining a near-automatic invitation by virtue of continental representation, being the only athlete representing the African continent in skeleton, despite a low ranking that would not otherwise qualify.

By the end of 2016 he was ranked 95th in the world. In 2018, Frimpong had slipped to 99th at the close of the qualification period. In prior Olympics, this would have placed Frimpong well outside the cutoff of a necessary 60th placement and is the lowest ever ranking for an Olympic skeleton athlete since skeleton returned to the Olympic program in 2002. However, for PyeongChang, new qualification rules did not hold this requirement, and Frimpong was extended an invite via via “continental representation,” originally displacing Alex Hanssen of Norway (who later qualified via re-allocation). No other skeleton athletes qualified via continental representation.

After failing to qualify for de Bruin’s bobsled team, and with the encouragement of his bobsleigh coach and his wife, he changed sports and national representation in a bid to qualify for the 2018 Winter Olympics in the sport of skeleton.

In February 2020, Akwasi became the first African skeleton athlete to win a skeleton race during the 2020 USA Western Regionals international class in Park City, Utah.

Frimpong aimed to represent the Netherlands at the 2012 Summer Olympics but was a long way from the Olympic qualifying standards of 10.24 for the 100 m and 20.65 seconds for the 200 m. He was only managing eleven seconds after his injury but improved to 10.45 seconds in 2011. In 2010, he was ranked 70 among Dutch sprinters. He competed at the 2011 Universiade but was again over eleven seconds for the 100 m – with a time of 11.04 seconds World University Games conclude in Shenzhen – Wrap report. IAAF. He was not selected for the relay team for the 2011 World Championships in Athletics as he was not among the top six runners that year.

Akwasi Frimpong Net Worth

Akwasi Frimpong is one of the richest Skeleton Racer from Ghana. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Akwasi Frimpong 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Frimpong started at UVU in 2008 and ran for the college team in 100 meters, 200 m and the 4×100-meter relay. In May 2010, Frimpong helped the relay team break the school record during the 2010 Great West Conference Championships, with a time of 41.05 seconds. In 2011, he helped UVU 4 × 400 m relay team win a gold medal and broke the meet record during the Great West indoor Championships held at the Armory indoor track in New York City. Individually, his times recorded for the university were 6.99 seconds in the 60-meter dash, 10.71 in the 100 m and 21.93 over 200 m. He graduated from Utah Valley University (UVU) with honors in marketing and a minor in business management in 2013.

After failing to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics, Frimpong switched sports to bobsled, competing as a brakeman for the Netherlands bobsled second- ranked team piloted by Ivo de Bruin, although he was later replaced.

Frimpong finished in last place at the PyeongChang Games, of the thirty entrants, a year after finishing in last place at the 2017 IBSF World Championships of the 44 entrants.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Akwasi Frimpong height 5 ft 8 in Akwasi weight 176  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Akwasi Frimpong Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Akwasi Ranked on the list of most popular Skeleton Racer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Ghana. Akwasi Frimpong celebrates birthday on February 11 of every year.

Top Facts about Akwasi Frimpong

1. Akwasi Frimpong is a Dutch-Ghanaian athlete.
2. He competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in skeleton.
3. Frimpong was born in Ghana and raised in the Netherlands.
4. He is the first male skeleton athlete from Ghana.
5. Frimpong has also competed as a sprinter and bobsledder.
6. He started his athletic career as a track and field athlete.
7. Frimpong’s nickname is “The Rabbit.”
8. He founded the Bobsled and Skeleton Federation of Ghana.
9. Frimpong has overcome many obstacles to achieve success in sports.
10. His ultimate goal is to win an Olympic medal for Ghana.

Is Ghana in Winter Olympics 2022?

Ghana competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. The 2022 Winter Olympics were held from 4 to 20 February 2022. Ghana’s team consisted of one male alpine skier, marking the country’s return to the sport for the first time since 2010.

What is a skeleton race?

Skeleton is a winter sport where athletes run and jump onto a sledge, belly down, and speed off down a track, using their legs and shoulders to control their direction. It’s similar to luge, except the athlete is racing head first, as opposed to being on their back.

What sport is called skeleton?

A new sled made entirely of steel was introduced in 1892. The sled was popular with Cresta Run patrons, and some claim that its “bony” appearance gave the sled and the sport the name “skeleton.” Skeleton sledding was included twice in the Olympic Winter Games, in 1928 and 1948, each time at St.

What is skeleton racing in the Olympics?

Skeleton racing involves plummeting head-first down a steep and treacherous ice track on a tiny sled. It is considered the world’s first sliding sport.

Is Ghana part of the 2021 Olympics?

Ghana at the 2020 Summer Olympics
NOC| Ghana Olympic Committee
in Tokyo, Japan
Competitors| 14 in 5 sports
Flag bearers (opening)| Nadia Eke Sulemanu Tetteh