American Math Olympiad: Tyrone Marhguy beats 150, 000 students

In a remarkable achievement, a talented scholar with a passion for Rastafarian culture emerged victorious in the highly competitive American Math Olympiad, triumphing over an astounding 150,000 participants from across the globe to claim the prestigious Gold medal.

Tyrone Marhguy, the young Rastafarian who faced denial of admission to Achimota School due to his dreadlocks, has now achieved great success in the academic field. Despite the controversy surrounding his school admission rejection, his journey concluded with a landmark court victory and recognition for his outstanding achievements.

In a prestigious ceremony held on December 29, 2023, at the Chartered Institute of Bankers Hall in Accra, Marhguy received two esteemed awards from the American Mathematics Olympiad 2023. He earned the Gold medal as the top scorer nationally, surpassing over 150,000 students worldwide. Additionally, he achieved the Silver category in the Vanda Science International Olympiad, outperforming 38,000 test-takers.

On top of his honors, Marhguy’s academic excellence also led to his induction into the International Junior Honour Society for 2023, further adding to his remarkable accomplishments. This awards ceremony aimed to recognize exceptional individuals in education for the ATDP and Olympiad 2022 Academic Season, serving as proof of Marhguy’s commitment and resilience.

Reflecting on his achievements, Marhguy expressed his excitement about engaging in problem-solving beyond Ghana, emphasizing the significance of these awards that spanned the fields of science and more. Notably, on December 19, Marhguy displayed his academic brilliance by achieving 8 As in the West African Senior Secondary School Examinations (WASSCE).