John Olulu
Kenyan boxer (1944–1972)
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Nationality | Kenyan |
Born | (1944-05-20)20 May 1944 Kitui, Kenya |
Died | 17 March 1972(1972-03-17) (aged 27)[1] |
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Sport | Boxing |
John Olulu (20 May 1944 – 17 March 1972) was a Kenyan boxer. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics and the 1968 Summer Olympics.[2] At the 1968 Summer Olympics, he lost to Arto Nilsson of Finland.[2]
References
- ^ Gachuhi, Roy (18 August 2018). "Kenyan sports stars whose lives were suddenly cut short while at their prime". Daily Nation. Nation Media Group. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- ^ a b Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "John Olulu Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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All-Africa Boxing Champions in Men's Light Welterweight
- 1965 – 1999: up to 63.5 kg
- 2003 – 2007: up to 64 kg
- 1965: John Olulu (KEN)
- 1973: Obisia Nwankpa (NGR)
- 1978: Peter Wanyoke (KEN)
- 1987: David Kamau (KEN)
- 1991: Moses James (NGR)
- 1995: Haji Matumla (TAN)
- 1999: Olusegum Ajose (GHA)
- 2003: Davidson Emenogu (NGR)
- 2007: Hastings Bwalya (ZAM)
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