André Bicaba’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Burkinabé athlete
Is Runner
Athlete
Sprinter
From Burkina Faso
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

12 January 1945, Republic of Upper Volta

Age 76 years

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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