Magaret Simpson

Margaret Simpson is a Ghanaian heptathlete born on December 31, 1981, in Krapa

Margaret Simpson, a Ghanaian heptathlete, had a successful career in athletics. She achieved notable results, including a bronze medal at the 2005 World Championships and multiple titles at the African Championships and All-Africa Games. However, she faced challenges, such as failing to finish in some competitions and missing the 2006 season due to injury. Simpson's strong javelin throw, with a personal best of 56.36 meters, is one of her notable strengths in the heptathlon.

Representing Ghana, the athlete achieved notable successes, including winning the African Junior Championships in the 4 × 100 m relay and Heptathlon in 1999, securing various positions in international competitions such as the World Championships and Commonwealth Games, and achieving victories in the Heptathlon at the African Championships and All-Africa Games in subsequent years, with notable performances and wins in events like the Javelin throw in 2012.