About Lawrence Ogwang
Lived 1932 – 1970 (aged 37–38). Lawrence Ogwang was an Ugandan triple jumper, long jumper and sprinter.
Lawrence Ogwang (17 December 1932 – 1970s) was a Ugandan long and triple jumper. He was the brother of the Olympic athlete John Akii-Bua and was murdered during the reign of Idi Amin.
Career He won a gold medal in the long jump at the 1953 Central African Games. Ogwang competed internationally at the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada where he finished in sixth place in the triple jump with a jump of and was eliminated in the heats of 4×110 yards relay (with Ben Nduga, John Agoro and Yekoyasi Kasango).
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Who was Lawrence Ogwang?
Ugandian long and triple jumper
When was Lawrence Ogwang born?
Lawrence Ogwang was born on 17 December 1932 in Uganda.
When did Lawrence Ogwang die?
Lawrence Ogwang died in 1970.
What was Lawrence Ogwang's occupation?
Lawrence Ogwang was a triple jumper, long jumper and sprinter.
What nationality was Lawrence Ogwang?
Lawrence Ogwang was Ugandan.
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