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Gold Coast, Australia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s long distance ace Joshua Cheptegei has won the 5000m gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.
After a slow start, 21-year-old Cheptegei took charge of the race in the last 5 of 12.5 laps, finishing powerfully in 13:50.83 for his first gold at senior level. It is also Uganda’s first gold at the Gold Coast Games.
Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed challenged Cheptegei in the final lap but could only hold on for silver, in 13:52.78. Kenyan teenager Edward Zakayo got bronze in 13:54.06 with Uganda’s Thomas Ayeko coming fourth in 13:54.78. Phillip Kipyeko finished 6th
Cheptegei has been in formidable form since winning 10,000m silver at the World Championships last year. In the past 6 months, he has run the world’s second fastest 15k race ever at the Seven Hills Race Zevenheuvelenloop in Nijmegen, The Netherlands in November and dominated all the cross-country races he participated in this year.
Uganda’s history at Commonwealth games
| Medal | Name | Games | Sport | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gold |
George Oywello | 1962 Perth | Boxing | Heavyweight |
| Gold |
James Odwori | 1970 Edinburgh | Boxing | Light Flyweight |
| Gold |
Mohamed Muruli | 1970 Edinburgh | Boxing | Light Welterweight |
| Gold |
Benson Masanda | 1970 Edinburgh | Boxing | Heavyweight |
| Gold |
Mohamed Muruli | 1974 Christchurch | Boxing | Welterweight |
| Gold |
Ayub Kalule | 1974 Christchurch | Boxing | Lightweight |
| Gold |
Justin Juuko | 1990 Auckland | Boxing | Light Flyweight (– 48 kg) |
| Gold |
Godfrey Nyakana | 1990 Auckland | Boxing | Lightweight (– 60 kg) |
| Gold |
Dorcus Inzikuru | 2006 Melbourne | Athletics | 3000m Steeplechase |
| Gold |
Boniface Kiprop | 2006 Melbourne | Athletics | 10,000 metres |
| Gold |
Moses Ndiema Kipsiro | 2010 Delhi | Athletics | 5,000 metres |
| Gold |
Moses Ndiema Kipsiro | 2010 Delhi | Athletics | 10,000 metres |
| Gold |
Moses Ndiema Kipsiro | 2014 Glasgow | Athletics | 10,000 metres |
 Silver |
Patrick Etolu | 1954 Vancouver | Athletics | High Jump |
| Silver |
Thomas Kawere | 1958 Cardiff | Boxing | Welterweight |
| Silver |
Kesi Odongo | 1962 Perth | Boxing | Lightweight |
| Silver |
Leo Rwabwogo | 1970 Edinburgh | Boxing | Flyweight |
| Silver |
Deogratias Musoke | 1970 Edinburgh | Boxing | Featherweight |
| Silver |
William Koskei | 1970 Edinburgh | Athletics | 400 metres hurdles |
| Silver |
Silver Ayoo | 1974 Christchurch | Athletics | 400 metres |
| Silver |
James Odwori | 1974 Christchurch | Boxing | Light Flyweight |
| Silver |
Ali Rojo | 1974 Christchurch | Boxing | Bantamweight |
| Silver |
Shadrack Odhiambo | 1974 Christchurch | Boxing | Featherweight |
| Silver |
Ruth Kyalisima | 1982 Brisbane | Athletics | 400m Hurdles |
| Silver |
Peter Rwamuhanda | 1982 Brisbane | Athletics | 400m Hurdles |
| Silver |
Victor Byarugaba | 1982 Brisbane | Boxing | Light Middleweight |
| Silver |
Joseph Lubega | 2002 Manchester | Boxing | Light Heavyweight |
| Silver |
Mohamed Kayongo | 2002 Manchester | Boxing | Light Welterweight |
Uganda medals Commonwealth games
| Games | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 Vancouver | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| 1958 Cardiff | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 |
| 1962 Perth | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 |
| 1966 Kingston | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| 1970 Edinburgh | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 |
| 1974 Christchurch | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
| 1982 Brisbane | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
| 1990 Auckland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 1994 Victoria | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 1998 Kuala Lumpur | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| 2002 Manchester | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 30 |
| 2006 Melbourne | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 2010 Delhi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18 |
| 2014 Glasgow | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 18 |
| Total | 13 | 15 | 21 | 49 | 18 |
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