Former Beaverton resident and two-time Olympian, Julius Achon, recognized with Olympians For Life award
Julius Achon ran the 1500 meter event in the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. He s one of five Olympians inducted by the World Olympians Association. Author: Laural Porter Updated: 5:50 PM PDT July 30, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. Former Beaverton resident and two-time Olympian, Julius Achon has just received the honor of a lifetime.
Achon is one of five exceptional Olympians inducted as an Olympian For Life, a prestigious award by the World Olympians Association (WOA).
Achon competed for Uganda in the 1500 meter track event in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000.
Each Olympics, the WOA chooses five Olympians for the award, one from each continent, recognizing them for using their Olympic experience to make the world a better place by promoting Olympic values at every stage of their lives.