John Akii-Bua

Ugandan athletics competitor (1949–1997)
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John Akii-Bua
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John Akii-Bua

Summary

John Akii-Bua is a human[1]. Born in Lira[2], he… he was born on December 3, 1949[3]. He died in Kampala[4]. He died on June 20, 1997[5]. He worked as an athletics competitor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Akii-Bua was born in Lira[2].
  • John Akii-Bua died in Kampala[4].
  • John Akii-Bua was born on December 3, 1949[3].
  • John Akii-Bua died on June 20, 1997[5].
  • John Akii-Bua held citizenship in Uganda[8].
  • John Akii-Bua's professions included athletics competitor[6].
  • John Akii-Bua received the Silver Olympic Order[9].
  • John Akii-Bua is recorded as male[10].
  • John Akii-Bua's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • John Akii-Bua's head coach is recorded as Malcolm Arnold[12].
  • John Akii-Bua's Commons category is recorded as John Akii-Bua[13].
  • John Akii-Bua's sport is recorded as athletics[14].
  • John Akii-Bua's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Akii-Bua's record held is recorded as Men's 400 metres hurdles world record progression[16].
  • John Akii-Bua's participant in is recorded as athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's 400 metres[17].
  • John Akii-Bua's participant in is recorded as 1973 All-Africa Games[18].
  • John Akii-Bua's participant in is recorded as 1978 All-Africa Games[19].
  • John Akii-Bua's participant in is recorded as athletics at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games[20].
  • John Akii-Bua's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • John Akii-Bua's country for sport is recorded as Uganda[22].
  • John Akii-Bua's start of work period is recorded as 1968[23].
  • John Akii-Bua's end of work period is recorded as 1984[24].
  • John Akii-Bua's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174728', 'amount': '+188'}[25].
  • John Akii-Bua's mass is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11570', 'amount': '+77'}[26].
  • John Akii-Bua's personal best is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11574', 'amount': '+45.82'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lira[2], John Akii-Bua… he was born on December 3, 1949[3].

Career and Affiliations

John Akii-Bua worked as an athletics competitor[6].

Recognition

John Akii-Bua received the Silver Olympic Order[9].

Death and Burial

John Akii-Bua died on June 20, 1997[5]. He died in Kampala[4].

Why It Matters

John Akii-Bua ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (87 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was John Akii-Bua born?

Born in Lira[2], John Akii-Bua…

Where did John Akii-Bua die?

John Akii-Bua passed away in Kampala[4].

What did John Akii-Bua do for work?

John Akii-Bua worked as athletics competitor[6].

What awards did John Akii-Bua receive?

Honors received include Silver Olympic Order[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . World Athletics database. wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Prabook. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . World Athletics database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    World athletics athlete id 14359082
    Participant in athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – men's 400 metres, 1973 All-Africa Games, 1978 All-Africa Games +1
    Given name John
    Head coach Malcolm Arnold
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