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Amadou Gakou

b. 1940

Senegalese sprinter

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About Amadou Gakou

Born 1940. Amadou Gakou is a Senegalese sprinter.

Amadou Gakou (born 25 March 1940) is a retired Senegalese sprinter. He competed in the 400 m event at the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics with the best achievement of fourth place in 1968, setting a national record at 45.01 seconds. He won a silver medal at the 1965 All-Africa Games.

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Important facts

Born

25 March 1940, Dakar

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Sprinter

Nationality

Senegal

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Amadou Gakou's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amadou Gakou?

Senegalese sprinter

When was Amadou Gakou born?

Amadou Gakou was born on 25 March 1940 in Dakar.

What is Amadou Gakou's occupation?

Amadou Gakou is a sprinter.

What nationality is Amadou Gakou?

Amadou Gakou is Senegalese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Amadou Gakou

· Wikidata: Q4739088

· DBpedia: Amadou Gakou

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