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Lane One: John Akii-Bua and the Weight of Gold
In 1972, a 22-year-old policeman from northern Uganda ran 47.82 seconds around a track in Munich and broke the world record in the 400 metre hurdles. His name was John Akii-Bua, and that race gave Uganda its first Olympic gold medal. But this isn't just a story about athletic greatness. It's about what happens when a regime needs a symbol, and an ordinary man becomes one. Akii-Bua trained under British coach Malcolm Arnold, refined his stride on dirt tracks and police compounds, and mastered one of the most technically demanding events in athletics. He did it with discipline and quiet precision, not spectacle. But he did it inside Idi Amin's Uganda. And the country that cheered him in 1972 would eventually force him into exile. This episode traces John Akii-Bua's life from the plains of Lango to a podium in Munich, and asks what it really means to win when the nation pinning its pride to your chest is already coming apart.
More Than a Story
Join us as we uncover the hidden, untold, and unforgettable stories that have shaped the African continent. Tales of adventure, transformation, conflict and wonder.
Through immersive story-based podcasts, we bring history and heritage to life in ways that connect, inspire and endure.
Each episode we explore a singular narrative - sometimes legendary, often overlooked but always rooted in the people and places that define Africa's past and present.
From shipwrecks and survival to frontier encounters and cultural crossroads, our stories go deeper than names and dates. They're lived adventures, layered histories, and journeys of discovery.
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This is more than storytelling.
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This is More Than A Story.
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African women & leadership
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Sport & music
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Youth, reclamation & the future
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At More Than A Story, our mission is to bring light to the powerful, often overlooked African stories that have shaped our continent and its people. Through storytelling, we aim to inspire, educate, and connect listeners across Africa and beyond, reminding us of our shared history, strength, and potential.
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