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Ghanaian sports legend Clement Ike Quartey, the first Black Ghanaian to win an Olympic medal, has reportedly passed away in the United Kingdom on November 2, 2024.

Boxing: Ghana’s first Olympic medalist Clement Ike Quartey, passes away at 86 | Pulse Ghana

Christopher Sededzi Kwame

<p>Quartey, who was the elder brother of former welterweight champion Ike “Bazooka” Quartey, died at the age of 86 in London.</p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Clement Ike Quartey, Ghana&#39;s first Olympic medalist (silver, Rome, 1960) has passed away, this morning, in London, aged 86.<br>He was survived by his two children, Clifton and Alex.<br>Clement Quartey is the senior brother of ex world champion (WBA welterweight), Ike &#39;Bazooka&#39; Quartey.</p>&mdash; Ekow Asmah Sports (@ekowasmahsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/ekowasmahsports/status/1852624261359276258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Quartey made history with his silver medal in boxing at the 1960 Rome Olympics, marking Ghana’s first-ever Olympic medal. He further solidified his legacy by winning a gold medal at the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Perth, Australia.</p>

Boxing: Ghana’s first Olympic medalist Clement Ike Quartey, passes away at 86

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