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Jean Baptiste Okello

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Jean Baptiste Okello (born 10 April 1940) is a former athlete, who was born in Lira, Northern Region, Uganda. Competing for Uganda at the 1960 Summer Olympics, he reached the semi-final of the 110 metres Hurdles, and was part of the 4 × 100 metres relay squad.[1]

NationalityUgandan
Born (1940-04-10) 10 April 1940 (age 86)
Lira, Uganda
SportAthletics
Events
110 metres hurdles, 4 × 100 metres relay
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Jean Baptiste Okello
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NationalityUgandan
Born (1940-04-10) 10 April 1940 (age 86)
Lira, Uganda
Sport
SportAthletics
Events
110 metres hurdles, 4 × 100 metres relay
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Okello rose to prominence in Uganda's athletic scene during the late 1950's as a leading 110 metres hurdler. He achieved a personal best of 14.48 seconds in the 110 metres hurdles at the 1960 Olympics.[2] Okello retired from competitive athletics in early 1960's.[3]

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