Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Athlete
gptkb:Racing |
| gptkbp:athletic_impact |
Significant impact on athletics.
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| gptkbp:athletic_style |
Known for speed and agility.
|
| gptkbp:awards |
Various local and international awards.
Uganda Sportsman of the Year 1972. |
| gptkbp:biography |
Several biographies published.
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| gptkbp:birth_date |
1949-12-27
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:Lira,_Uganda
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| gptkbp:career_end |
gptkb:1972
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| gptkbp:career_start |
gptkb:1968
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| gptkbp:competed_in |
1972 Summer Olympics.
1970 British Commonwealth Games. 1971 All-Africa Games. |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Promoted athletics in Uganda.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of national pride.
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| gptkbp:current_club |
Uganda Sports Club.
|
| gptkbp:death_date |
1997-06-20
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| gptkbp:death_place |
gptkb:Kampala,_Uganda
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
Featured in sports documentaries.
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| gptkbp:events |
gptkb:400_meters_hurdles
First Ugandan to win Olympic gold. |
| gptkbp:family |
Survived by children.
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
400 meters hurdles.
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| gptkbp:famous_rival |
Other top hurdlers of the era.
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| gptkbp:head_coach |
Focus on technique and speed.
John Akii-Bua's coach |
| gptkbp:height |
1.83 m
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
John Akii-Bua
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Influenced Ugandan sports policy.
Influenced sports culture in Uganda. |
| gptkbp:influence |
Inspiration for future Ugandan athletes.
|
| gptkbp:influence_on |
Encouraged youth participation in sports.
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
Famous athletes of the 1960s.
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Future generations of athletes.
Role model for Ugandan youth. |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Pioneer of Ugandan athletics.
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| gptkbp:medal |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
gptkb:1972_Summer_Olympics |
| gptkbp:mentor |
Mentored young athletes.
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| gptkbp:nationality |
Ugandan
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
First Ugandan to win an Olympic gold medal.
|
| gptkbp:notable_athletes |
Promoted sports education.
Multiple national championships. Contributed to sports development in Uganda. Enduring legacy in athletics. Legacy in Ugandan athletics. Part of Uganda's sports history. |
| gptkbp:personal_best |
47.82 seconds in 400 meters hurdles.
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| gptkbp:project |
Promoted sports in local communities.
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| gptkbp:recognition |
Honored in Ugandan sports history.
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| gptkbp:record |
World Record in 400 meters hurdles
|
| gptkbp:retirement |
Retired from competitive athletics.
Athletics coach. |
| gptkbp:sport |
gptkb:Athletics
Believed in hard work and dedication. Short but impactful career. Active in local sports community. |
| gptkbp:sports_advocacy |
Advocated for sports funding.
|
| gptkbp:sports_featured |
Annual John Akii-Bua Memorial Race.
|
| gptkbp:team |
gptkb:Uganda_national_athletics_team
Recognized as a national hero. Honored posthumously. Recognized by Ugandan government. |
| gptkbp:training |
Combination of strength and endurance training.
Intensive training in the USA. |
| gptkbp:training_programs |
University of California, Los Angeles.
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| gptkbp:weight |
75 kg
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Milkha_Singh
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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