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 and .
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| - André Bicaba (en)
- André Bicaba (de)
- André Bicaba (es)
- André Bicaba (it)
- Бикаба, Андре (ru)
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| - André Bicaba (* 12. Januar 1945) ist ein ehemaliger burkinischer Leichtathlet. Bicaba war der erste burkinische Olympionike, als er als einziger Athlet für Obervolta bei den Olympischen Sommerspielen 1972 in München teilnahm. Er startete im 100 Meter Lauf, schied jedoch im Vorlauf bereits aus. (de)
- André Bicaba (Alto Volta, (en la actualidad Burkina Faso), 12 de enero de 1945) es un exatleta burkinés. Era el primer representante de Burkina Faso, entonces Alto Volta en los Juegos Olímpicos. Compitió en las carreras de 100 metros en los Juegos Olímpicos de Múnich 1972 donde no pudo pasar de la ronda clasificatoria. Fue el abanderado en la ceremonia de apertura y en la ceremonia de clausura de dichos Juegos. (es)
- André Bicaba (12 gennaio 1945) è un ex velocista burkinabé.È stato il primo atleta a rappresentare l'Alto Volta (oggi Burkina Faso) ai Giochi olimpici. Alle Olimpiadi del 1972, svoltesi a Monaco di Baviera, fu il portabandiera nonché l'unico rappresentante del suo paese, che partecipava per la prima volta ai Giochi. Iscritto alla gara dei 100 metri, giunse quinto (su sette partecipanti) nella sesta batteria del primo turno eliminatorio correndo in 10"79. (it)
- Андре Бикаба (фр. André Bicaba; род. 12 января 1945) — верхневольтский легкоатлет, выступавший в беге на короткие дистанции. Участник летних Олимпийских игр 1972 года. Первый спортсмен, представлявший Верхнюю Вольту (сейчас Буркина-Фасо) на Олимпийских играх. (ru)
- 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 and . (en)
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| - 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. Prior to the 1972 Summer Olympics, Bicaba lived in Bobo-Dioulasso and worked as a physical education teacher. He is a member of the Bwaba tribe. He began his athletic training a year before the Olympics after a new government initiative emphasized physical fitness and greatly improved the country's athletic facilities. West Germany funded his trip to the Olympics through a scholarship which also allowed him a month to train in and acclimatize to Munich. When interviewed about his Olympic prospects before competing, he said that "we cannot dream of a medal" but "who can predict results?" As he was the only competitor from the African nation he was also the flag bearer at the and . (en)
- André Bicaba (* 12. Januar 1945) ist ein ehemaliger burkinischer Leichtathlet. Bicaba war der erste burkinische Olympionike, als er als einziger Athlet für Obervolta bei den Olympischen Sommerspielen 1972 in München teilnahm. Er startete im 100 Meter Lauf, schied jedoch im Vorlauf bereits aus. (de)
- André Bicaba (Alto Volta, (en la actualidad Burkina Faso), 12 de enero de 1945) es un exatleta burkinés. Era el primer representante de Burkina Faso, entonces Alto Volta en los Juegos Olímpicos. Compitió en las carreras de 100 metros en los Juegos Olímpicos de Múnich 1972 donde no pudo pasar de la ronda clasificatoria. Fue el abanderado en la ceremonia de apertura y en la ceremonia de clausura de dichos Juegos. (es)
- André Bicaba (12 gennaio 1945) è un ex velocista burkinabé.È stato il primo atleta a rappresentare l'Alto Volta (oggi Burkina Faso) ai Giochi olimpici. Alle Olimpiadi del 1972, svoltesi a Monaco di Baviera, fu il portabandiera nonché l'unico rappresentante del suo paese, che partecipava per la prima volta ai Giochi. Iscritto alla gara dei 100 metri, giunse quinto (su sette partecipanti) nella sesta batteria del primo turno eliminatorio correndo in 10"79. (it)
- Андре Бикаба (фр. André Bicaba; род. 12 января 1945) — верхневольтский легкоатлет, выступавший в беге на короткие дистанции. Участник летних Олимпийских игр 1972 года. Первый спортсмен, представлявший Верхнюю Вольту (сейчас Буркина-Фасо) на Олимпийских играх. (ru)
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