| Intro | Ghanaian long jumper |
| Is | Athlete |
| From | Ghana |
| Type | Sports |
| Gender | female |
| Birth | 3 April 1957 |
| Age: | 63 years |
Janet Yawson (born 3 April 1957) is a retired Ghanaian long jumper.
In 1978 she finished sixth at the Commonwealth Games and won a silver medal at the All-Africa Games. She won the bronze medal at the 1979 African Championships.
Her personal best jump was 6.35 metres, achieved in May 1979 in Kumasi.