About Sam Bugri
Lived 1943 – 2024 (aged 80). Sam Bugri was a Ghanaian athlete and athletics competitor.
Dr. Samuel Zanya Bugri MD MSc (2 April 1943 – 10 March 2024), also known as Sam Bugri, was a Ghanaian sprinter and public health official. As a sprinter, he competed in the 400 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics and the 1972 Summer Olympics. As a healthcare professional, he had worked for many programs and organizations, including as the first Coordinator of Ghana's Guinea Worm Eradication Program. In this position he worked closely with international organizations such as the Carter Center, WHO, and UNICEF.
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Who was Sam Bugri?
Ghanaian athlete
When was Sam Bugri born?
Sam Bugri was born on 2 April 1943.
When did Sam Bugri die?
Sam Bugri died on 10 March 2024.
What was Sam Bugri's occupation?
Sam Bugri was an athlete and athletics competitor.
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Sam Bugri was Ghanaian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sam Bugri. https://biography.guide/sam-bugri/
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