Class of 2006, Eric Goloe, the Ashanti "Athlete of the Year" for 2004 who set the 100 meter record in 2005 has been chosen as
the sole representative of Ghana in the 2005 World Youth Athletics championship.
They chose one representative from each African country and in Ghana, his time of 10.7 secs is the best, hence the automatic choice.
This honour comes just a few weeks after Eric and a few of his school mates won the prestigious Milo National soccer trophy for Prempeh. He was also selected for the national under-17 soccer team.
Eric Goloe.
Age: 16
Class: 2b3
Background: 1st of a family of 6 children;
was playing soccer while at JSS and never intended to enter into athletics
but fate has placed him there.
Aim: Wants to run the 100 metres for Ghana
Role model: Eric Nkansah
Q: How did you make it?
A: Discipline won the day for me, Senior.
Q: How did you feel when you were asked to represent Ghana in Morocco?
A: I felt proud for bringing glory to Prempeh College.
Q: We were told you were sick, hasn't it affected you?
A: It has affected me but I know I will make it up before Sunday (July 10, 2005), that is when
we will leave Ghana.
Q: Message to Amanfoo:
A: They should pray forme because I will make them proud.