John Akii Bua, a Ugandan athlete, made history at the 1972 Munich Olympics by winning the gold medal in the 400m hurdles, becoming the first African to do so in an event under 800 meters. He also broke the 48-second barrier in the 400m hurdles, an event notorious for its difficulty.
The John Akii Bua Story: An African Tragedy
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, Ugandan athlete John Akii Bua pulled off a stunning upset by winning the 400m hurdles gold medal, defeating reigning champion David Hemery in a thrilling competition.
