About Amadou Dia Ba
Born 1958. Amadou Dia Ba is a Senegalese athletics competitor.
El Hadj Amadou Dia Bâ (born September 22, 1958) is a retired Senegalese athlete who competed in the 400 metres hurdles. He won the 1988 Olympic silver medal in this event with a personal best time of 47.23 seconds. It was the first, and only (as 2024) Olympic medal for Senegal. He competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country, starting in 1984.
Achievements
As of 20 November 2024, Dia Ba holds five track records for the 400 metres hurdles set over the period August 1985 to September 1989. These include the track records for Manresa (48.69) and Nairobi (48.03).
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Who is Amadou Dia Ba?
Senegalese athletics competitor
When was Amadou Dia Ba born?
Amadou Dia Ba was born on 22 September 1958 in Dakar.
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Amadou Dia Ba is an athletics competitor.
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Amadou Dia Ba is Senegalese.
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