Christine Anyakun

Christine "Christie" Anyakun is a retired Ugandan middle-distance runner. She won the gold medal in the 800 metres at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, the first time the 800 m was contested at the All-Africa Games. She was also the winner of the 1972 East African Championships in the women's 800m. In 1971, Anyakun traveled to Duke University to compete in the inaugural (and only) , which pitted Africa against America in a team-based scoring event for charity. She finished last in her 800m final, behind winner Mary Decker, in a time of 2:24.43.

Christine Anyakun

Christine "Christie" Anyakun is a retired Ugandan middle-distance runner. She won the gold medal in the 800 metres at the 1973 All-Africa Games in Lagos, the first time the 800 m was contested at the All-Africa Games. She was also the winner of the 1972 East African Championships in the women's 800m. In 1971, Anyakun traveled to Duke University to compete in the inaugural (and only) , which pitted Africa against America in a team-based scoring event for charity. She finished last in her 800m final, behind winner Mary Decker, in a time of 2:24.43.