Laud Codjoe
AustraliaathleteMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Laud Codjoe is a Ghanaian athlete known for being a teammate of Gus Nketia during their time at the 1990 Commonwealth Games in Auckland, where they famously defected from Ghana in search of a better life in New Zealand. His story is often intertwined with Gus's, as both athletes sought new opportunities in athletics beyond their home country.
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Laud was Gus's teammate who escaped with him during their defection from New Zealand.
How the Australian sprinter is following in his father’s footsteps at 2026 Commonwealth GamesThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2026-07-25
Australia· 2026-07-25
