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Ghana's team captain, Abeku Jackson, made history at the 2023 African Games by winning the country's first swimming medal.

Jackson earned a silver medal in the Men's 50m Butterfly event, finishing the race in 24.23 seconds. He came in just behind Egypt's Ali Khalafalla, who took the gold with a time of 23.93 seconds.

This achievement makes the 23-year-old the first Ghanaian swimmer to win a medal at the African Games, ending a long wait for such honours in the sport for the country.

Meanwhile, in the same event, Jackson's teammate, Stacey Harry, performed well, finishing fifth with a time of 24.56 seconds.

Explore the life of Abeiku Jackson below.