Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance ae Jacob Kiplimo has withdrawn from the Rome Diamond League, just two weeks before the race. Kiplimo says, he was not prepared for it, although his management had registered him for the event which is scheduled for June 2, 2023, in Italy. …
Read More »Kiplimo to participate in Rome Diamond League
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner and the reigning 2023 world Cross Country Gold Medalist Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the Rome Diamond League in Italy. Kiplimo will be joining Joshua Cheptegei in the 5000m race scheduled for June 2. They will face stiff competition from …
Read More »Kiplimo not entered for Diamond League races yet
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s long distance star runner, Jacob Kiplimo has not entered any of the 2023 Diamond League and Continental Tour season races. The reigning World Cross Country Gold Medalist told Uganda Radio Network that although he is undergoing training, he has not yet decided whether to …
Read More »Cheptegei, Kiplimo ready to conquer New York half marathon
✳ SUNDAY – New York City Half Marathon 2.00pm New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | When long-distance aces Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo appear at an event these days, fans expect nothing but fireworks from the Ugandans. The two runners have cemented their places as the giants …
Read More »Teryet high altitude athletics track at same level as Mandela stadium Namboole
World Athletics certifies Teryet High Altitude Stadium Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teryet High Altitude Stadium in Kapchorwa has been certified as an official Olympics, World Championships, and World record qualification venue by World Athletics, the sport’s international regulatory body. That means runners do not have to go to …
Read More »🔴 LIVE: Uganda hunts for more medals in Australia today
Uganda ready to defend individual and team titles in Australia 🔵 SCHEDULE ✳ Mixed Relay 7.30am ✳ U20 Race W 8.10am ✳ U20 Race M 8.50am ✳ Senior Race W 9.30am ✳ Senior Race M 10.30am Bathurst, Australia | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | With the fastest man on earth over …
Read More »VISAS: Uganda’s junior team to Bathurst 2023 cut by half
✳ U20 men 🇺🇬 🏃 310 Feb CHELEGOI ❌ 311 Hosea CHEMUTAI ✅ 313 Allan KIBET ❌ 314 Dan KIBET ✅ 319 Keneth KIPROP ✅ 323 Sailas ROTICH ❌ Bathurst, Australia | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | The Uganda junior men’s team has been cut by half, after three athletes failed to secure visas to travel to …
Read More »World Athletics publishes timetable for Paris 2024
Geneva, Switzerland | Xinhua | The timetable for athletics events at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was published by the sport’s world governing body on Monday. According to the timetable, 48 events will be spread over 11 competition days, starting with the men’s and women’s 20km race walk races on August …
Read More »Cheptegei back from injury, wins 10km race in Spain
Madrid, Spain | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance ace Joshua Cheptegei on Saturday won the San Silvestre 10km road race in Madrid Spain. The double 5,000m and 10,000m world athletics record holder won the 10km race in 29:09.11. Mohamed Katir El Haouzi from Eritrea came second as he crossed the …
Read More »Magengo and Chesang shine as Uganda’s team takes shape
🔴 Leading Cross Country results ✳ 10km Senior women 1. Stella Chesang 33:57 2. Prisca Chesang 34:06 3. Annet Chelangat 34:13 ✳ 6km U20 women 1. Isella Chebet 20:36 2. Peace Hope Chemutai 20:37 3. Charity Cherop 20:41 ✳ 10km Senior men 1. Martin Magengo Kiprotich 29:35 2. Isaac Kibet 29:43 3. Samuel Kibet …
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