04 August 2021 | Athletics

Uganda middle distance runner Winnie Nanyondo stands among the favourites to advance from the semifinal 2 of the women’s 1500m on Wednesday. 

Nanyondo qualified for the semis after coming 2nd in Heat 3 of round 1 clocking 4:02:24 behind Kenyan Faith Kipyegon who was the fastest across the three heats in 4:01:40.

She now meets Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan who is seeking to clinch a treble in the 1500m, 10,000m and 5000m. Progression for her mean a 1500m final on Friday and 10,000m final is Saturday.

It remains to be seen if Hassan’s fatigue will play into the hands of her rivals like Nanyondo following her gold in the women’s 5000m in 14 minutes 36.79 seconds in front of Hellen Obiri of Kenya.

Nanyondo will also need to watch out for Great Britain’s Laura Muir and Australian Hall Linden. Muir qualified from heat 1 of round 1 in 2nd place, posting 4:03:89.

The first 5 will qualify alongside the next 2 fastest overall. 

When to watch Nanyondo compete at the women’s semifinals of the 1500m;

Women's 1500m Semifinals 2

Date and Time: Wed 4 Aug. (1:12pm EAT)

Venue: Olympic Stadium

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