Meet Joselle Mensah: Ghana's highest-ranked female swimmer

Joselle Mensah beams with joy after punching her ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, qualifying alongside Harry Stacey for the global showpiece.

 She earned her spot as Ghana's highest-ranked female swimmer by World Aquatics, with an impressive time of 26.52 seconds in the Women's 50m Freestyle event at the 2023 African Games in Ghana.

Born to a Ghanaian father in Germany, Joselle recently graduated from Lindenwood University in Missouri, USA.

There, she represented her institution in the Summit League Championships and other collegiate competitions, showcasing her talent and determination. She also made her mark in the German National Age-Group Championships.

The Paris Games will be her second time representing Ghana, following her strong performance at the African Games in March, where she narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing fourth in the Women's 50m Freestyle event.

The youngster’s impressive journey continues as she aims for Olympic glory.

Personal information 

Full name: Joselle Mensah 
Date of birth: Sept. 26, 2003 (Age 20)
Place of birth: Bad Vilbel, Germany
Nationality: Ghanaian
Sport: Swimming
Specialisation: Breaststroke, Individual Medley

Events

Women's 50m Breaststroke         
Women's 50m Butterfly         
Women's 50m Freestyle         
Women's 100m Freestyle         
4x100m Medley Relay (Mixed)