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Esther Chebet wins Málaga Half Marathon
Ugandan distance runner Esther Chebet produced a superb run to win the women’s race at the Málaga Half Marathon in Spain. Chebet crossed the finish line in 1:06:33, securing victory ahead of Slovenia’s Klara Lukan, who finished second in 1:06:43. Kenya’s Winnie Jepkosgei Kimutai took third place with a time of 1:08:02. The Málaga Half…
Bugema athletes win medals on world stage
Uganda’s Yeko Elisha and Solomon Cherotwo delivered a strong performance for the country after winning medals at the FISU World University Cross Country Championships in Italy. Elisha claimed the gold medal in the men’s 10-kilometre race, finishing in 30:27, while Cherotwo secured bronze with a time of 30:40. Japan’s Hiromichi Nonaka took silver in 30:36….
Star Abel Chelangat wins Barcelona Marathon
Uganda’s long-distance runner Abel Chelangat delivered a sensational performance to win the men’s race at the Barcelona Marathon in Spain, clocking a new personal best of 2:04:57. Chelangat surged ahead in the closing stages of the race to defeat a strong Kenyan field and secure a memorable victory for Uganda on the international athletics stage….
Coach Mike Mutebi found alive in Kisubi after disappearance
ENTEBBE, Uganda — Ugandan football coach Mike Mutebi has been found alive in Kisubi, Wakiso District, hours after police launched a search following his disappearance over the weekend. According to authorities, Mutebi was recovered on Monday near a banana plantation in Kisubi and was immediately taken to hospital where medical personnel are assessing his health…
Jacob Kiplimo breaks Half Marathon world record in Lisbon
LISBON, Portugal — Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo delivered a historic performance on Sunday, smashing the men’s half-marathon world record with a time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds at the Lisbon Half Marathon. The 25-year-old distance star stormed to victory on the fast Lisbon course, becoming the fastest man ever over the 21-kilometre distance…