Julius Ssekitoleko

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Julius Ssekitoleko
Personal information
Full nameJulius Ssekitoleko
NationalityUgandan
Born (2000-08-07) August 7, 2000 (age 21)[1]
Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight56 kg (123 lb)
Sport
CountryUganda
SportWeightlifting
Event(s)–56 kg
ClubKisugu Unified Club
Coached byKisugu Unified

Julius Ssekitoleko is a Ugandan Olympic weightlifter, competing in the 56 kg category and representing Uganda at international competitions. He has competed at world championships, including at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[1][2]

Tokyo Olympics in 2021[]

After arriving in Japan on June 19th, 2021, for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Ssekitoleko went missing on July 18th, leaving a note behind him explaining his wish to seek a new life. He was later found in Yokkaichi two days later on July 20th.[3]

Early life[]

Ssekitoleko was born August 7, 2000 in Mulago Hospital, Kampala.[1]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Weightlifting | Athlete Profile: Julius SSEKITOLEKO - Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games". results.gc2018.com.
  2. ^ Rich, Motoko; Inoue, Makiko; Ueno, Hisako (July 16, 2021). "Ugandan Weight Lifter Missing in Japan Amid Olympic Lockdown" – via NYTimes.com.
  3. ^ NEWS, KYODO. "Ugandan athlete escaped from Olympic team in Japan found by police". Kyodo News+.

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