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John Akii-Bua
Ugandan hurdler
John Akii-Bua c. | |
| Born | 3 December Lira, Uganda |
|---|---|
| Died | 20 June (aged 47) Kampala, Uganda |
| Height | &#;m (6&#;ft 2&#;in) |
| Weight | 77&#;kg (&#;lb) |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | m, m hurdles |
| Personal best(s) | m – () mH – () |
John Akii-Bua (3 December &#; 20 June ) was a Ugandanhurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country Uganda.[1] In , 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 Olympics.[4] Coached by British-born athletics coach Malcolm Arnold, he was introduced to the meter hurdles.[5] After finishing fourth in the Commonwealth Games and running the fastest time of , he was not a big favourite for the Summer Olympics in Munich, having limited compe