Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled a contingent of 21 athletes to represent Uganda at the upcoming World Championships in athletics, scheduled from August 19th to 27th, 2023, in Budapest, Hungary. This marks an increase from the previous edition, where 17 Ugandan athletes participated …
Read More »Cheptegei finishes second at Lausanne Diamond League
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei came second at the Lausanne Diamond League in Switzerland on Friday. The reigning duo World record holder in 10.000 and 5.000 meters ended the race in a time of 12:41.61 microseconds and it was won by Ethiopia’s Belihu Aregewi who …
Read More »Cheptegei, Kiplimo to battle at Lausanne Diamond League
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runners Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have confirmed their participation in the upcoming fifth Diamond League event, scheduled to take place in Lausanne, Switzerland, on June 30th, 2023. The duo has expressed their readiness to compete in the 5000-meter Diamond League race, …
Read More »Cheptegei, Barega renew rivalry at Rome Diamond League
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s long-distance runner, Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei will tonight kick off his 2023 outdoor track season when he enters the 5,000 meters race at the Rome Diamond League. It has been nearly a year since Cheptegei last competed on the track, where he finished ninth in …
Read More »Cheptegei upbeat about Rome Diamond League
Rome, Italy | THE INDEPENDENT | Long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei, the current world record holder for the 5000m and 10,000m, is set to compete in the upcoming Rome Diamond League in Italy on Friday, June 2nd. Cheptegei is anticipated to face formidable competition from a strong field of athletes, including …
Read More »Kiplimo, Cheptegei kings of New York City Half Marathon
1⃣ Jacob Kiplimo 1:01:31 🇺🇬 2⃣ Chepetegei 1:02:09 🇺🇬 3⃣ Zouhair Talbi 1:02:18 🇲🇦 Hellen Obiri, Jacob Kiplimo, Susannah Scaroni, and Jetze Plat Win 2023 United Airlines NYC Half Titles New York, US | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Jacob Kiplimo maintained his supremacy in the half marathon event by adding the New York …
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 »Kiplimo, Cheptegei eye New York Half Marathon glory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two reigning Uganda long-distance runners have merged their training schedules ahead of the New York City half marathon. Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning World cross-country champion, and Joshua Cheptegei, who finished third at the just concluded cross-country championships in Bathurst, Australia, are jointly preparing for the …
Read More »Kiplimo weathers Bathurst storm to claim WXC title
Uganda wins 4 medals, third in the world rankings 🔵 Uganda results summary 🇺🇬 🏃 ✳ Senior Mens Result (TEAM bronze medal 🥉) 1. Jacob Kiplimo 🇺🇬 🥇 29:17 2. Aregawi 🇪🇹 🥈 29:26 3. Joshua Cheptegei 🇺🇬 🥉 29:37 R KIBET 🇺🇬 15th 30:40 M KIPROTICH 🇺🇬 18th 30:56 I KIBET 🇺🇬 24th 31:12 S KIBET 🇺🇬 …
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 …
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