08 September 2022 | Athletics

Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has withdrawn from the 2022 Great North Run that is slated for Sunday 11 September 2022.

Cheptegei had been announced among the A-listers who were going to feature in the event in the Newcastle city center.

He was going to pair up with fellow Ugandan and reigning World Half Marathon Champion Jacob Kiplimo to give him a shot at the accolades.

Talking up the event, Cheptegei said; "It is with great sadness that I have to withdraw from Sunday's Great North Run.

"I was really looking forward to competing in this historic race, but an injury won't allow me to compete. I look forward to competing there in the future."

Cheptegei was recently also ruled out of the 2022 Commonwealth games due to injury and body rest requirements as well.

Even after winning the Gold in the 2022 Oregon World Athletics Championships in the 10,000m men's race, he couldn't connect to Birmingham from the USA.

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