Ghana’s Akwasi Frimpong is the first African to win a skeleton race. Next up for the Utah Valley grad: Qualifying for the Olympics.
(Photo courtesy of Akwasi Frimpong) Ghanan slider Akwasi Frimpong, right, and coach Zach Lund celebrate Frimpong's victory in the international race at the 2020 Western Regionals at Utah Olympic Park near Park City on Feb. 29, 2020. The Salt Lake City skeleton racer's win was also Africa's first sliding victory.

Ghana’s Akwasi Frimpong is the first African to win a skeleton race. Next up for the Utah Valley grad: Qualifying for the Olympics.

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