29 July 2021 | Olympics

As the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games continue in Japan, we take a closer look at Prisca Chesang’s profile, a Ugandan middle-distance runner.

Name: Prisca Chesang

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Country of birth: Uganda

Residence Country: Uganda

Background: Coached by Addy Ruiter, Chesang is a Uganda Wildlife Authority athlete.

Highlights: Chesang claimed the 4th Uganda Athletics Federation national trials posting 15:46:72 this year over 5000m. She later finished 11th in the Ethiopian Trials, Hengelo in 15:05:39. Chesang’s personal best is 15:05.39 over the 5000m. She posted this time at the Blankers-Koen Stadion, Hengelo on June 8th this year. 

Tokyo Olympics Initial participation pending qualification;

Women's 5000m Round 1 - Heat 1

Date and Time: Fri 30 July (1:00pm EAT)

Venue: Olympic Stadium

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