| I West African Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Dates | 27 August – 3 September 1977 |
| Host city | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Venue | National Stadium, Lagos |
| Events | 34 |
| Participation | 10 nations |
The athletics competition at the West African Games was held from 27 August – 3 September 1977 at the National Stadium, Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria. A total 34 events were contested, 21 for men and 13 for women
Medal summary
Men
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres | 
Amadou Meïté (
CIV) |
10.59 | 
Ohene Karikari (
GHA) |
10.59 |
Albert Lomotey (
GHA) |
10.65 |
| 200 metres |
Georges Kablan Degnan (
CIV) |
21.18 |
Amadou Meïté (
CIV) |
21.25 | 
Samson Oyeledun (
NGR) |
21.40 |
| 400 metres |
Felix Imadiyi (
NGR) |
45.60 |
Joseph Bandu (
NGR) |
46.89 |
Ahmed Garba (
NGR) |
47.35 |
| 800 metres |
Lorenz Azuh (
NGR) |
1:49.2a |
William Amakye (
GHA) |
1:50.3a |
Hope Ezeigbo (
NGR) |
1:50.8a |
| 1500 metres |
Lorenz Azuh (
NGR) |
3:51.88 |
Halidu Zinata (
GHA) |
3:54.0a | 
A. Fall (
SEN) |
3:54.4a |
| 5000 metres |
George Umoru (
NGR) |
14:55.0a |
Tony Ekundayo (
NGR) |
14:58.5a |
Cheikh Dieng (
SEN) |
15:11.6a |
| 10,000 metres |
George Osei (
GHA) |
31:07.2a |
I. Ishola (
NGR) |
31:28.7a |
Antoine Mbengue (
SEN) |
31:39.3a |
| Marathon |
Dankara Mang (
NGR) |
2:39:19 | 
Baba Ibrahim Suma-Keita (
SLE) |
2:53:08 |
U. Bashiru (
NGR) |
2:53:57 |
| 110 m hurdles |
Godwin Obasogie (
NGR) |
13.97 |
Abdoulaye Sarr (
SEN) |
14.48 |
Thomas Nnakwe (
NGR) |
14.65 |
| 400 m hurdles |
Martin Fyneface (
NGR) |
50.80 |
Timo Ogunjobi (
NGR) |
51.01 |
Joe Appiagyei (
GHA) |
52.18 |
| 3000 metres Steeplechase |
Joseph Wubala (
NGR) |
9:21.76 |
Cheikh Dieng (
SEN) |
9:32.53 |
O. Ladomi (
NGR) |
9:46.9a |
| High jump |
Johnson Ileleji (
NGR) |
2.07 |
Lamine Ndao (
SEN) |
2.02 |
Wilson Amonfo (
GHA) |
2.02 |
| Pole vault |
Christopher Elili (
NGR) |
4.42 |
Tony Urhobo (
NGR) |
4.30 |
Abass Goudiaby (
SEN) |
4.20 |
| Long jump |
Charlton Ehizuelen (
NGR) |
7.92 |
Emmanuel Mifetu (
GHA) |
7.73 |
Joshua Kio (
NGR) |
7.49 |
| Triple jump |
Charlton Ehizuelen (
NGR) |
16.55 |
John Dodoo (
GHA) |
16.04 |
Moise Pomaney (
GHA) |
15.80 |
| Shot put |
Silas Ogwama (
NGR) |
15.81 |
Christopher Okonkwo (
NGR) |
15.60 |
Alfred Sumaila (
GHA) |
15.35 |
| Discus throw |
Harrison Salami (
NGR) |
53.34 |
Tiékité Somet (
CIV) |
52.12 |
Ibrahima Guèye (
SEN) |
50.68 |
| Hammer throw |
Louis Nwagbode (
NGR) |
46.56 |
Ebewele Brown (
NGR) |
45.28 |
Nicolas Gbeku (
GHA) |
41.64 |
| Javelin throw |
Jacques Ayé Abehi (
CIV) |
68.33 |
Djié Gagné (
CIV) |
66.52 |
Ludwig Sackey (
GHA) |
65.46 |
| 4 × 100 m relay |
Nigeria |
39.73 |
Ivory Coast |
39.86 |
Ghana |
39.92 |
| 4 × 400 m relay |
Nigeria |
3:07.87 |
Ghana |
3:12.81 |
Ivory Coast |
3:14.70 |
Women
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 metres |
Utifon Ufon Oko (
NGR) |
11.72 |
Hannah Afriyie (
GHA) |
11.76 |
Rufina Ubah (
NGR) |
11.97 |
| 200 metres |
Hannah Afriyie (
GHA) |
23.60 |
Utifon Ufon Oko (
NGR) |
23.92 |
Grace Bakari (
GHA) |
24.28 |
| 400 metres |
Grace Bakari (
GHA) |
53.92 |
Mary Akinyemi (
NGR) |
55.13 |
Kehinde Vaughan (
NGR) |
55.88 |
| 800 metres |
Helena Opoku (
GHA) |
2:08.83 |
Joa Afrakuma (
GHA) |
2:10.5a |
Comfort Ighagbon (
NGR) |
2:10.7a |
| 1500 metres |
Ndew Niang (
SEN) |
4:36.9a |
Grace Ebukuyo (
NGR) |
4:37.4a |
Iyabo Ajayi (
NGR) |
4:43.8a |
| 100 m hurdles |
Modupe Oshikoya (
NGR) |
13.93 |
Judy Bell-Gam (
NGR) |
14.30 |
Elizabeth Bruce (
GHA) |
14.38 |
| High jump |
R. Agbeja (
NGR) |
1.63 |
Rose Jackson (
NGR) |
1.63 |
Emilia Blavo (
GHA) |
1.60 |
| Long jump |
Modupe Oshikoya (
NGR) |
6.30 |
Juliana Mensah (
GHA) |
6.11 |
Janet Yawson (
GHA) |
5.95 |
| Shot put |
N. Udu (
NGR) |
13.06 |
Nnenna Njoku (
NGR) |
12.99 |
Rose Hart (
GHA) |
12.81 |
| Discus throw |
Nnenna Njoku (
NGR) |
43.66 |
Rose Hart (
GHA) |
43.56 |
Caroline Achugbu (
NGR) |
40.64 |
| Javelin throw |
Nnenna Njoku (
NGR) |
43.60 |
Theresa Iwobi (
NGR) |
42.23 |
Ajara Kawuribi (
GHA) |
40.32 |
| 4 × 100 m relay |
Ghana |
45.13 |
Nigeria |
45.29 |
Senegal |
50.10 |
| 4 × 400 m relay |
Ghana |
3:41.51 |
Nigeria |
3:42.26 |
Senegal |
3:56.03 |
References
- Medallists
- West African Games. GBR Athletics. Retrieved 2019-09-12.