John akii bua biography definition
John akii bua biography definition
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John Akii-Bua
Ugandan hurdler
John Akii-Bua c. 1972 | |
| Born | 3 December 1949 Lira, Uganda |
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| Died | 20 June 1997 (aged 47) Kampala, Uganda |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb) |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 400 m, 400 m hurdles |
| Personal best(s) | 400 m – 45.82 (1976) 400 mH – 47.82 (1972) |
John Akii-Bua (3 December 1949 – 20 June 1997) was a Ugandanhurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country Uganda.[1] In 1986, he was a recipient of the Silver Olympic Order.[2]
Biography
Akii-Bua was raised in a family of 43 children from one father and his eight wives.[3][4] Akii-Bua started his athletic career as a short-distance hurdler, but failed to qualify for the 1968 Olympics.[4] Coached by British-born athletics coach Malcolm Arnold, he was introduced to the 400 meter hurdles.[5] After finishing fourth in the 1970 Commonwealth Games and running the f