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Francis Ogola (born 1 July 1973 in Lira) is a retired Ugandan sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.
His personal bests were 21.03 seconds over 200 metres (from 1995) and 45.47 s over 400 metres (from 1993).
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Francis Ogola (born 1 July 1973 in Lira) is a retired Ugandan sprinter who specialized in the 400 metres.
His personal bests were 21.03 seconds over 200 metres (from 1995) and 45.47 s over 400 metres (from 1993).
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Uganda | |||||
| 1991 | All-Africa Games | Cairo, Egypt | 3rd | 400m | 46.21 |
| 1992 | World Junior Championships | Seoul, South Korea | 3rd | 400m | 46.16 |
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