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Track And Field Black History is a platform to share stories of Black Athletes, Coaches and others from around the world who have contributed to the Track & Field and Running community for over 100 years. Join us as we tell the stories, both known and unknown, of those in the greatest sport in the world. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/trackandfieldblackhistory/
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Friday Apr 23, 2021
Friday Apr 23, 2021
In the 1970s, Uganda was under the control of a brutal dictator Idi Amin, who was committing genocide on his own people. Over 300,000 Langi people in Uganda had been killed during his 8 year reign. During that time though, John Akii-Bua had managed to win the 400m Hurdles at the 1972 Olympic Games, becoming the first Ugandan athlete to win an Olympic Gold medal. Because of this, he became a national hero and was rewarded with celebrations and gifts from Idi Amin. Akii-Bua, a Langi himself, would quickly find his celebrity status to be a gift and a curse, soon becoming a refugee from a country that once loved him for his success on the track.
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