29 July 2021 | Athletics

World champion Halima Nakaayi and compatriot Winnie Nanyondo have qualified for the Women's 800m semifinals at the Tokyo Olympics.

Nanyondo qualified directly from Heat 1 in which she finished second in a time of 2:02.02, about a second behind race winner Renelle Lamote of France.

On the other hand, Nakaayi advanced from Heat 2 as one of the next six fastest outside the first three across the six heats.

Nakaayi finished fourth in a fast-paced race crossing the finish line in 2:00.92.

The Ugandan duo will take the track again on Saturday, 31st July to compete for a place in the finals of 800m. The semifinals are scheduled to start at 2:50 pm (East African Time).

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