About Jean Baptiste Okello
Born 1940. Jean Baptiste Okello is an Ugandan sprinter.
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.
Career 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. Okello retired from competitive athletics in early 1960's.
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Who is Jean Baptiste Okello?
Ugandan athlete
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Jean Baptiste Okello was born on 10 April 1940 in Lira.
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Jean Baptiste Okello is a sprinter.
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Jean Baptiste Okello is Ugandan.
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