Kiprop and Cherop win bronze at U20 World Athletics Championships

Results

5000m women

1 Medina Elsa (ETH):  14:39.71

2 Mekedes Alemeshete (ETH) : 14:57.44

3Charity Cherop (UGA):  15:25.02

5000m men

1 Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi (KEN):13:41.14

2 Abdisa Fayisa (ETH): 13:41.56

3 Kenneth Kiprop (UGA): 13:41.73

Uganda has secured two bronze medals so far at the ongoing Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Lima, Peru, thanks to the impressive performances by Kenneth Kiprop and Charity Cherop in the 5000m men's and women's finals, respectively.

In the women’s category,  Cherop earned Uganda’s first medal at the championship by finishing third in the 5000m race, dominated by Ethiopian runners. Cherop clocked a personal best time of 15:25.02. The gold and silver medals went to Ethiopia’s Medina Elsa and Mekedes Alemeshete, respectively.

In the men’s 5000m, Kenneth Kiprop clinched Uganda’s second bronze medal, posting a season-best time of 13:41.73. He finished behind Ethiopia’s Abdisa Fayisa and this year’s champion, Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi from Kenya. Another Ugandan in the race, Samuel Simba Cherop, finished fifth.

With two medals so far, Uganda’s performance at the championships has already surpassed their showing in Cali, where they secured only one bronze medal, won by Prisca Chesang in the 5000m.

These bronze medals by Kenneth Kiprop and Charity Cherop mark a significant achievement for Uganda on the global stage, highlighting the nation’s growing presence in long-distance running.

As the Under-20 World Athletics Championships progress, Uganda's athletes have already made their mark, and the nation will be looking forward to building on this success in the years to come.

Chekwemoi and Chepkwuru Qualify for 3000m Steeplechase Finals

Africa steeplechase champion Loice Chekwemoi and her teammate Nancy Chepkwuru have qualified for the 3000m steeplechase finals after finishing second and third in their respective heats.

Chekwemoi clocked a time of 10:01.85 to secure second place in heat one, while Ethiopia’s Firehiwot Gesese won the heat with a time of 10:00.96.

In heat two, Nancy Chepkwuru posted a time of 9:49.06, finishing third. Ethiopia’s Sembo Almayew won the heat.

Chekwemoi and Chepkwuru will return to action on Friday at 1:37 a.m., aiming to secure more medals for the country.