
Gus Nketia
Gus Nketia is a former Ghanaian sprinter who became a prominent figure in New Zealand athletics after defecting from Ghana during the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland. He held the New Zealand national record in the 100 meters for 28 years, a record that was eventually broken by his son, Eddie Nketia. Gus has supported Eddie's decision to switch his athletic allegiance to Australia, emphasizing the importance of his son's happiness and success in the sport.
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Gus is Eddie's father and a former sprinter who represented Ghana and later New Zealand.
How the Australian sprinter is following in his father’s footsteps at 2026 Commonwealth GamesThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-07-25

