André Bicaba

Burkinabé athlete
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IntroBurkinabé athlete
PlacesBurkina Faso
isRunner Athlete Sprinter
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth12 January 1945, Republic of Upper Volta
Age80 years
The details

Biography

André Bicaba (born 12 January 1945) is a former Burkinabé sprinter.
Bicaba became the first athlete to represent the Republic of Upper Volta at the Olympic Games when he competed in the Men's 100 metres at the 1972 Summer Olympics. He finished fifth in his heat with a time of 10.71 seconds.
As he was the only competitor from the African nation he was also the flag bearer at the opening and closing ceremonies.

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