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Twenty athletes will represent Uganda in the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.

Ivy Irungu
Last updated: July 8, 2024 6:21 am
Ivy Irungu
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The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has announced its team of 20 athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, scheduled from July 26 to August 11. UAF President Dominic Otuchet highlighted that the team includes experienced athletes capable of competing for medals.

“We have athletes who have been proven and tested at the big stage,” said Otuchet.

World star Joshua Cheptegei who bagged a gold and silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 will lead Uganda’s team together with half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo. The duo will battle in the 5,000m and 10,000m final.

“After getting a bronze medal at the last Olympic Games in Tokyo, my target is now to improve and win a gold medal. I know it will call for a lot of hard work to be able to achieve this and I am already working hard,” says Kiplimo.

Peruth Chemutai, who clinched a gold medal in the women’s 3000m steeplechase, stands as another strong contender for medals in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Ugandan team comprises 10 male and 10 female athletes, with Belinda Chemutai and Loice Chekwemoi listed as reserves. Apart from track and field athletes, Uganda will also be represented by two swimmers, a cyclist, and a female rower.

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Here is the breakdown of the Uganda team:

 Men: Tarsis Gracious Orogot (200m), Tom Dradriga (800m), Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei (5,000m/10,000m), Oscar Chelimo (5,000m), Martin Magengo Kiprotich (10,000m), Leonard Chemutai (3,000m SC), Victor Kiplangat, Stephen Kissa, Andrew Rotich Kwemoi (Marathon).

Women: Halimah Nakaayi (800m), Winnie Nanyondo (1,500m), Joy Cheptoyek (5,000m/10,000m), Esther Chebet (5,000m), Sarah Chelangat, Annet Chemengich Chelangat (10,000m), Peruth Chemutai (3,000m SC), Stella Chesang, Rebecca Cheptegei, Mercyline Chelangat (Marathon).

Reserves: Belinda Chemutai (5,000m), Loice Chekwemoi (3,000m SC).

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