John Akii-Bua
Ugandan olympic athlete
John Akii-Bua was a Ugandan hurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country Uganda and Africa at large. In 1986, he was a recipient of the Silver Olympic Order. Wikipedia
Born: December 3, 1949, Lira, Uganda
Died: June 20, 1997 (age 47 years), Kampala, Uganda
Event(s): 400 m, 400 m hurdles
Height: 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Sport: Athletics