George Quarcoo: Meet the Ghanaian-born Canadian blind runner

He is visually impaired but 22-year-old Ghanaian-born Canadian, George Quarcoo, is not letting his imperfection in life takes the better side of his bubbling life. Like the saying goes, just because a man lacks the use of his eyes, doesn't mean he lacks vision.

It comes as little surprise that George has taken his destiny into his hands and gradually moving to greater heights with his passion for sports. Known as the 'GOLD STEVE', George, who was born on 3rd December 1994 in Ghana says, the power to achieve greater things in life doesn't necessarily depend on the physical state of an individual but rather, the mentality desire of the individual in his quest to attain greater heights. SEE ALSO: Russia avoid blanket ban for Rio 2016 Life

George migrated to Canada at the age of 12 from the capital city of Ghana, Accra. He speaks two Ghanaian languages [ Ga and Twi] and in addition to his great African values, says patience is the key in life that solves all problems.

The second-born amongst three other siblings, the Quarcoo family headed by Mr Robert Quarcoo, has been extremely supportive of his new love for sports and for George. The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand and the determination that whether win or lose, it's our desire to succeed is what becomes paramount.

play George Quarcoo is a Ghanaian-born Canadian runner.