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It\u2019s an extraordinary story that will inspire and motivate you!<\/p>\n<p>Akwasi was born and raised in Ghana and moved to the Netherlands when he was eight. He didn\u2019t start running until he was 15, and hasn\u2019t stopped since. Akwasi refused to allow life\u2019s challenges to derail an athletic career that includes more than a dozen medals in international events.<\/p>\n<div id=\"more\">\n<p>In short, he used setbacks to make giant strides forward. In addition to being an Olympic athlete, Akwasi is also a father, entrepreneur and public speaker who has inspired thousands of people. In fact, Akwasi says one of the best days of his life was knowing his then-9-month-old daughter was watching him fulfill his Olympic dream. Akwasi\u2019s belief that anything is possible with resilience, determination and hard work led him to his appearance in the 2018 Winter Olympics, a journey he believes will inspire The Hope of a Billion in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>Akwasi Frimpong believes what you need for success is already planted deep down inside of you. He believes success comes from believing in yourself with a positive attitude combined with hard work and persistence. Akwasi wants to be the Hope of a billion African children and show them their dreams of being a doctor, a lawyer, or an Olympian are possible. 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