Francis Dodoo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Born |
13 April 1960 Volta Region, Ghana |
| Residence | Accra |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Ghana |
| Sport | Long Jump and Triple Jump |
Francis Dodoo (born 13 April 1960) is a retired Ghanaian athlete who competed in the long jump and triple jump. He won a gold medal at the 1987 All-Africa Games and a silver medal at the 1992 African Championships, and his best placement in the Olympic Games was a 17th place from 1988.
He is currently a distinguished sociologist at Pennsylvania State University.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Ghana | |||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 23rd (q) | Triple jump | 15.55 m |
| 1987 | All-Africa Games | Nairobi, Kenya | 1st | Triple jump | 17.12 m |
| World Championships | Rome, Italy | 16th (q) | Triple jump | 16.48 m | |
| 1988 | Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 17th (q) | Triple jump | 16.17 m |
| 1992 | African Championships | Belle Vue Maurel, Mauritius | 2nd | Triple jump | 16.43 m |
| Olympic Games | Barcelona, Spain | — | Triple jump | DNF | |
| 1994 | Commonwealth Games | Victoria, Canada | 13th (q) | Triple jump | 16.22 m |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Atlanta, United States | 26th (q) | Triple jump | 16.24 m |
External links
- Francis Dodoo profile at IAAF
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