04 August 2021 | Athletics

Ugandan middle-distance runner Winnie Nanyondo qualified for the final of the women’s 1500m after crossing the finish line 4th at the Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. 

Nanyondo danced her way off the track with joy after posting 4:01.64 behind Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan, Great Britain’s Laura Muir and Australia’s Hall Linden. 

Hassan minimized her fatigue woes to book her spot in the final set for Friday. She ran 4:00:23 to mean clear shots at the 1500m and 10,000m gold after winning the 5000m.

Nanyondo’s tears were quickly washed away after falling short in the 800m semifinals when she crossed 5th and ended up missing a final’s slot on Saturday.

The star’s personal best is 3:59:56 over the 1500m and 7th in the world rankings. She will have to stave off competition in the final from 2016 gold medalist Faith Kipyegon, Hassan, Muir, Hall and Canadian Debues-Stafford Gabriela. 

When to watch Winnie Nanyondo race in the women’s 1500m final; 

Women's 1500m Final

Date and Time: Fri 6 Aug. (3:50pm EAT) 

Venue: Olympic Stadium

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