Irene Muyanga

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Irene Muyanga
Personal information
NationalityUgandan
Born (1943-11-12) 12 November 1943 (age 79)
Sport
SportSprinting
Event(s)100 metres

Irene P. M. Muyanga (born 12 November 1943) is a Ugandan sprinter. She competed in the women's 100 metres at the 1964 Summer Olympics. [1] She was the first woman to represent Uganda at the Olympics. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Irene Muyanga Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  2. "First female competitors at the Olympics by country". Olympedia. Retrieved 14 June 2020.