Africa-Press – Uganda. Uganda’s long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei extended Uganda’s medal tally at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to four after winning gold, August 6.
A blistering finish from the now double Olympic medalist and world record holder in the event saw him bolt to the finish line ahead of all his Ugandan compatriots, Jacob Kiplimo and Oscar Chelimo.
Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei (R) wins ahead of Canada’s Mohammed Ahmed in the men’s 5000m final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo on August 6, 2021. PHOTO/AFP
Cheptegei who clocked 12:58.15 beat second placed Canadian Mohammed Ahmed who posted 12:58.61.
Cheptegei’s phenomenal run, just over 48hours after his countrymate Peruth Chemutai sealed gold means Uganda has four medals at a single olympic event for the first time in history.
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