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John Akii-Bua
- Born
- Dec 3, 1949 (76 years old)
- Birthplace
- Lira, Uganda
- Events
- 400 m hurdles · 400 m
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 77 kg
John Akii-Bua (3 December 1949 – 20 June 1997) was a Ugandan hurdler and the first Olympic champion from his country Uganda In 1986, he was a recipient of the Silver Olympic Order. In 1986, he was a recipient of the Silver Olympic Order.
Throughout their competitive career, they maintained exceptional standards in track and field athletics.
Their dedication to the sport exemplified the highest ideals of athletic competition and personal achievement.
As of Oct 28, 2026: 400 m hurdles 47.82 (#47 all-time), 400 m 45.82, 1980 season best 50.16 (Jun 24, 1980, Västerås (SWE)) · Last competition: The XXII Olympic Games, Jul 31, 1980, 3:07.0h · Olympic Games: 1 gold · National record (400 m hurdles) · 76 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympic Games | 1 | – | – | 1 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 400mH | 50.16 | – | Jun 24, 1980 | Västerås (SWE) |
| 1980 | 4x400m | 3:07.0h | – | Jul 31, 1980 | The XXII Olympic Games |
| 1978 | 400mH | 49.55 | – | Jul 24, 1978 | Algiers All-Africa Games |
| 1976 | 400m | 45.82 | – | Jun 8, 1976 | Düsseldorf (GER) |
| 1976 | 400mH | 48.58 | – | Jun 6, 1976 | Dortmund (GER) |
| 1975 | 400m | 46.2h | – | Aug 7, 1975 | Rieti (ITA) |
| 1975 | 400mH | 48.67 | – | Aug 2, 1975 | Hannover (GER) |
| 1974 | 400mH | 49.6h | – | Jul 2, 1974 | Milano (ITA) |