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2024-04-17T15:35:35+00:00
In a historic achievement, the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon has become the first Ugandan marathon to earn certification from World Athletics.
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2024-04-15T11:02:10+00:00
Meanwhile, Kiplimo, who earned 265 votes, fended off opposition from cyclist Charles Kagimu (245), and the badminton duo of Husinah Kobugabe and Gladys Mbabazi (180) to the award.
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2024-04-11T15:25:24+00:00
A total prize pot of US$2.4 million has been ring fenced from the International Olympic Committee’s revenue share allocation, which is received by World Athletics every four years. This will be used to reward athletes who win a gold medal in each of the 48 athletics events in Paris with US$50,000.
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2024-04-05T10:22:49+00:00
"I would like to reassure everyone that I’m ok (okay) and I did not face any consequences," he added.
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2024-04-04T07:46:10+00:00
Onlookers, however, rushed and pulled him out of the double cabin vehicle by the roadside, surviving with minor injuries.
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2024-04-02T12:24:48+00:00
The same alluded him three years back in Tokyo as he scooped bronze, with compatriot Joshua Cheptegei taking silver, as Ethiopia's Selemon Barega emerged the victor.
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2024-04-01T11:30:37+00:00
Nine sets of medals were awarded in five races, with team and individual medals for men and women at both under-20 and senior levels, as well as in a mixed relay.
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2024-04-01T10:34:41+00:00
And, according to World Athletics, Kiplimo's gold attracted USD 30,000, which translates to approximately Shs 116 million.
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2024-04-01T09:53:46+00:00
The Belgrade quartet are Esterina Irino Julius, Anjelina Nadai Lohalith and Perina Lokure Nakang – the trio of South Sudanese origin based in Kenya – plus Farida Abaroge, an Ethiopian refugee based in France. Additionally, the four had an all-female support team, with Janeth Jepkosgei as head coach.
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2024-03-30T13:33:24+00:00
Kiplimo's victory makes it three successive gold medals in the senior men's race at the event for Uganda, with Joshua Cheptegei scooping the other (2019).