02 August 2024 | Athletics

Nine Ugandan athletes will be in action today, but Uganda's medal hopes lie on Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, who will be racing in the Men's 10000m at the Paris Olympics on Friday.

In the just concluded Olympics edition, Cheptegei and Kiplimo scooped silver and bronze medals respectively in the 10000m race.

This year, the duo, together with Martin Kiprotich, will have to stick to a plan of working together if they are to achieve the dream of returning to the podium.

Uganda's plans face strong opposition from Ethiopia's entourage which is made up of Tokyo's gold medalist Selemon Barega, Yomif Kejelcha, and Berihu Aregawi.

Cheptegei has been silent this year since he kick-started his preparations to switch from track to the road.

This year, he has not taken part in any 10000m race, apart from his disappointing eighth finish in a 5000m in the Oslo Diamond League.

Even though Cheptegei has claimed three 10000m gold medals at the World Championships, he still awaits his first Olympics 10000m gold medal.

Several athletics commentators have made it clear that it's (10000m gold medal) the only medal remaining for him to be confirmed at the Greatest Of All Times (GOAT).

Ugandans in action today

• Rowing - Women's Singles Sculls (Repechage): Kathleen Noble (11:00 AM)
• Swimming - Men's Butterfly: Jesse Ssengozi (12:00 PM)

Athletics

• Women's 5000m Heats: Esther Chebet, Belinda Chemutai, and Joy Cheptoyek (7:10 pm)
• Women's 800m Heats: Halimah Nakaayi
• Men's 10000m: Cheptegei, Jacob Kiplimo, and Martin Kirotich (10:20 pm)

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