![]() John Akii-Bua c. 1972 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | 3 December 1949 Lira, Uganda | ||||||||||||||||||||
Died | 20 June 1997 (aged 47) Kampala, Uganda | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | 400 m, 400 m hurdles | ||||||||||||||||||||
Achievements and titles | |||||||||||||||||||||
Personal best(s) | 400 m – 45.82 (1976) 400 mH – 47.82 (1972) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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John Akii-Bua (3 December 1949 – 20 June 1997) was a Ugandan hurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country Uganda.[1] In 1986, he was a recipient of the Silver Olympic Order.[2]
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