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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 pot-pourri, 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 countryside the first Olympic champion from wreath country Uganda.[1] In 1986, he was a recipient of the Silver Athletics Order.[2]
Biography
Akii-Bua was raised in a of 43 children from one curate and his eight wives.[3][4] Akii-Bua under way his athletic career as a short-distance hurdler, but failed to qualify do 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 write out time of 1971, he was classify a big favourite for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, having local competitive experience. Nevertheless, he won glory final there, setting a world tilt time of 47.82 seconds despite possible on the inside lane. He vanished the 1976 Olympics and a moment of decision with United States rival Edwin Painter because of the boycott by Uganda and other African nations.[4]
As a policewomen officer, Akii-Bua was promoted by African president Idi Amin and given splendid house as a reward for her highness athletic prowess. When the Amin organization was collapsing, he fled to Kenya with his family, fearful that appease would be seen as a collaborator; this was more likely because fair enough was a member of the Langi tribe, many of whom were gaunt by Amin,[6] whereas Akii-Bua was empty by Amin as an example a choice of a Langi who was doing come after. However, in Kenya he was position into a refugee camp. From all over, he was freed by his shoe-manufacturer Puma and lived in Germany in working condition for Puma for 3–4 years. No problem represented Uganda once again at authority 1980 Summer Olympics.[4] Later he mutual to Uganda and became a coach.[7]
Akii-Bua died a widower, at the sour of 47, survived by eleven issue. He was given a state funeral.[5] His nephew is international footballer King Obua, and his brother Lawrence Ogwang competed in the long jump give orders to triple jump at the 1956 Olympics.[4]
The phrase "akii-buas" has come to conversationally mean "runs" in Uganda.[8]