Kuda Ditta
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games • Other |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Bala "Kuda"•Ditta |
| Used name | Kuda•Ditta |
| Born | 4 February 1937 |
| Died | 17 June 2003 in Padang Kerbau, Melaka (MAS) |
| Measurements | 183 cm / 73 kg |
| Affiliations | ?, Kuching, Kuching (MAS) |
| NOC |  Malaysia |
Biography
A police officer, Kuda Ditta was allowed special training in athletics by his commander. He became the first Olympian from Sarawak (the Malaysian part of Borneo), but failed to survive the heats of the hurdles events. He medalled twice in the South East Asian Games, in 1971 and 1973. He died of stomach cancer aged 66.
Personal Bests: 110H – 14.72 (1971); 400 – unknown.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Athletics | MAS |
Kuda Ditta | |||
| 110 metres Hurdles, Men (Olympic) | 6 h4 r1/3 | |||||
| 4 × 100 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Malaysia | |||||
| 4 × 400 metres Relay, Men (Olympic) | Malaysia | 6 h3 r1/2 |
Other participations
| Games | Role | NOC | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony | MAS |
Kuda Ditta |