Abu Salim Mayanja (born 9 October 1995) is a Ugandan runner who specializes in the 800 metres.
He finished sixth at the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games. [1] He also competed at the 2017 World Championships and the 2019 African Games without reaching the final.
His personal best times are 1:45.73 minutes, achieved in July 2017 in Kampala; and 3:39.55 minutes in the 1500 metres, achieved in July 2019 in Kampala. [2]
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