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Ugandan long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has praised the support he received as his foundation organized their fourth annual Christmas run in Kapchorwa.
Cheptegei was present as young runners showcased their talent in a bid for prizes like scholastic materials and sanitary towels among others on Sunday.
3000m steeplechase 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Peruth Chemutai flagged off the first batch of runners – children, under 12, competing in a 3km race.
One of the winners was Rael Chekwemoi in the under 12 category who won scholastic materials and a water purifier.
Talking up the event, Cheptegei said; “What a day it was!! 04th annual @JoshChepFound kids Xmas run, we saw immense talent in the young boys and girls ready to become next champions in the sport.
“Many thanks to our partners..”
The Joshua Cheptegei Foundation’s mission is “to work in synergy with communities, harnessing their full potential to achieve quality and sustainable livelihoods.”
Their main agenda is to use sports for community transformation taking note that Sebei Sub-region with challenges of gender-based violence, early marriages, teenage pregnancies, poverty etc.
Ugandan long-distance runner Moses Kipsiro has revealed he is trying to recover from an injury as he plots a return to the athletics scene.
The 35-year old last competed at the 2019 Bitburger 0,0% Silvesterlauf Trier where ran 8 Kilometres on the streets of Germany.
He finished 13th in 23:15 and has since searching for a return blighted by injury and the COVID-19 pandemic.
When quizzed on his future by Matooke Republic, Kipsiro said; “I am not retired. Itās the injury I am nursing that has kept me out of competition. But I am hopeful that by Godās grace I will be back on the track soon.”
Kipsiro is one of the finest runners Uganda has ever produced. He is revered for winning two Gold at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games – both 5,000m and 10,000m.
He also collected Gold at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games when he crossed the finish line first in the 10,000m event.
Ugandan long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei was been beaten to the accolade of Male World Athlete of the Year 2021.
Olympic champion Karsten Warholm of Norway took the honors after having an equally remarkable year of competition in the 400m hurdles.
Just like Cheptegei who won the Olympic 5000m Gold at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Karsten also stormed to gold in the 400m hurdles.
He broke the world record with 46.70 in Oslo in the lead-up to the Games before posting a world record of 45.94 in the Japanese capital.
“Iām so happy for this,” Warholm told World Athletics. “First when I saw the time (in Tokyo), I was like, āThis must be a mistake!ā Because I didnāt see that one coming. And I didnāt see the victory coming before crossing the finish line.
“It was a very intense race, I knew the American and the Brazilian and all the other guys were really chasing me. I always go out hard and I never know what is going on behind me.
“I was just fighting all the way to the finish line. When I realised 45.94 was the reality, I was thinking: āThis is not too bad. Iāll take it!ā”
Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the Female World Athlete of the Year 2021 after retaining her Olympic 100m and 200m titles in Tokyo and adding a third gold medal in the 4x100m relay.
It was yet another missed opportunity for Cheptegei after collecting 10,000m silver at the games with a World-leading 8:09.55 for two miles.
The other award winners were:
Female Rising Star – Athing Mu
Male Rising Star – Erriyon Knighton
Member Federations Award – Federacion Costarricense de Atletismo (Costa Rica)
Inspiration Award – Mutaz Barshim and Gianmarco Tamberi
Presidentās Award – Peter Diamond, Executive Vice President of NBC Olympic programming
Coaching Achievement Award – Bobby Kersee
Woman of the Year Award – Anju Bobby George
Jean-Pierre Durand World Athletics Photograph of the Year – Ryan Pierseās photograph of the womenās high jump qualifying at the Tokyo Olympic Games
Jacob Kiplimo has been voted Sports Personality for the month of November by journalists’ body – Uganda Sports Press Association (USPA).
The Ugandan long distance runner broke the men’s Half Marathon World Record in the same month at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon.
The 21-year old posted 57:31 to smash the record set by Kenyaās Kibiwott Kandie in Valencia last year by one second.
Announcing the accolade on their social media platform, USPA said; “Jacob Kiplimo voted November’s Sports Personality with 340 votes.
“He set a world half marathon record. Kiplimo beat Rally crew Yasin Nasser, Uganda Netball and Woodball teams.”
The sensational victory meant Kiplimo has claimed podium finishes in three straight major Half Marathons he has participated in.
The new record he set also doubles as a new National Record – a stellar improvement of 6 seconds from 57:37, previously owned by him.
Joshua Cheptegei has another shot at winning the Male World Athlete of the Year.
The 25-year-old Ugandan long-distance runner made it to the shortlist as per the announcement made by World Athletics on Monday.
This year, Cheptegei won gold and silver in the 5000m and 10000m Olympics races and also ran a World-leading 8:09.55 over two miles.
Cheptegei will battle for the prestigious award with four other athletes who also excelled in their respective disciplines during the year.
Kenyan marathoner and a winner of the accolade Eliud Kipchoge, Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm and American shot-putter Ryan Crouser are the other athletes who made the shortlist.
TheĀ World Athletics Awards 2021 will be held virtually on 1st December.
Ugandan long distance runner and Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Jacob Kiplimo is relieved to finally own the men’s Half Marathon World Record to himself.
Of the three attempts he has had a go at the record, Kiplimo succeeded during the EDP Half Marathon of Lisbon on Sunday.
He set a new World Record of 57:31 to take one second off Kibiwott Kandieās near-12-month-old mark, overcoming Ethiopians Esa Huseyidin Mohamed and Gerba Beyata Dibaba who were all awarded 59:39 for second and third place respectively.
Talking up his fortunes after the race, Kiplimo was happy to finally own the record in the discipline.
“I could not have imagined a better perfect race,” he wrote on his social media page. “Finally the world record itās mine.
“Despite the difficulties to pace most of the race alone I was confident on my possibilities and I wanted to run this world record with all my effort.
“For my first time in Lisbon I cannot complain āŗļø. The last month has been tough, but only with the hard work we can achieve great results.
“Today I run the world record but of course itās also a team work of my coaches Iacopo Brasi and Peter Chelangat together with my teammates at Kapchorwa Training Camp, my manager Federico Rosa and my management team in Italy Stefano, Beppe, Alice, Michele and Sara.”
“Thanks @nike, now on your recordsā book there will be also my name. Iām finishing this post and Iām honest my legs are very tired now, I will need some rest and stay with my family because now the bar is higher and the next step will be harder.
“Thank you everyone for all the messages, posts and whatelse [sic], I always appreciate you. Thanks @meiamaratonadelisboa you will be always in my heart. Onto the next.”
The race was Kiplimo’s third major Half Marathon. The victory meant his third podium finish having won at the 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Gdynia and second place in Valencia the same year.
Ugandan long distance runner and Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei has praised compatriot Jacob Kiplimo after breaking the men’s Half Marathon World Record.
Kiplimo slashed the previous record owned by Kenyan Kandie Kibiwott by one second when he clocked 57:31 at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon on Sunday.
Kandie set the milestone in Valencia last year, a race Kiplimo finished just behind in 57:37 – also a national record.
The 21-year old upstaged Ethiopians Esa Huseyidin Mohamed and Gerba Beyata Dibaba who were all awarded 59:39 for second and third place respectively.
Talking up the triumph, Cheptegei expressed happiness at the fact that the record was finally owned by his 2020 Tokyo Olympics colleague with whom they share memories of the 5,000m and 10,000m races.
“This stellar performance is worth celebrating,” he wrote on his social media page. “Many congratulations to you my brother @jacobkiplimo2 finally the half marathon world record lands home.”
The success means Kiplimo has finished in the top three in all of his international half marathons he has participated in.
Ugandan long distance runner and Tokyo Olympics medalist Jacob Kiplimo has continued to show why the World should pay attention to his exploits after by smashing the men’s Half Marathon World Record.
The 21-year old was the star of the show at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon – a World Athletics Label road race – when he achieved the feat, completely unmatched.
Like a man on a mission under the sun-drenched streets with fans cheering on the road sides, Kiplimo dropped the chasing pack very early on. He clearly raced against time not personalities.
The 2020 Gdynia World Half Marathon champion completed the first 5km in 13:40 and 10km in 27:05, keeping a one minute lead over his compatriots.
He later passed through 15km in 40:27, the fastest time ever recorded for the distance also a sign of a sub-57-minute finish.
Even though his pace seemed to slightly drop in the closing stages, he managed to sprint in the final stretch to reach the tape inside the world record in 57:31.
Runner up Ethiopiaās Esa Huseyidin Mohamed finished second in 59:39, alongside fellow countryman Gerba Beyata Dibaba, who was given the same time for third place.
The sensational victory meant Kiplimo has claimed podium finishes in three straight major Half Marathons he has participated in.
Leading results
Men
1 Jacob Kiplimo (UGA) 57:31
2 Esa Huseyidin Mohamed (ETH) 59:39
3 Gerba Beyata Dibaba (ETH) 59:39
4 Hillary Kipkoech (KEN) 59:41
5 Ibrahim Hassan (DJI) 59:41
6 Milkesa Mengesha (ETH) 59:48
7 Antenayehu Dagnachaw (ETH) 59:48
8 Edmond Kipngetich (KEN) 59:49
9 Isaac Kipsang (KEN) 59:52
10 Solomon Berihu Weldeslassie (ETH) 1:00:00
Ugandan long distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has broken the men’s Half Marathon World Record.
The 21-year old posted 57:31 at the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon – a World Athletics Label road race to achieve the feat on Sunday.
Kiplimo, who finished third in the 10,000m and fifth in the 5000m at the Tokyo Olympics earlier this year smashed the record set by Kenyaās Kibiwott Kandie in Valencia last year by one second.
Then, Kandie ran 57:32 to set the mark with the top finish, Kiplimo finishing just behind in 57:37.
Ethiopia’s Esa Huseyidin Mohamed took second place in Lisbon – crossing about three seconds later in a photo finish with fellow countryman Gerba Beyata Dibaba in 59:39.
The sensational victory means Kiplimo has claimed podium finishes in three straight major Half Marathons he has participated in.
The new record set also doubles as a new National Record – a stellar improvement of 6 seconds from 57:37, previously owned by him.
Ethiopiaās Tsehay Gemechu won the women’s race in 1:06:06, Kenyaās Daisy Cherotich (1:06:15) and Joyce Chepkemoi (1:06:19) finishing second and third.
Leading results
Women
1 Tsehay Gemechu (ETH) 1:06:06
2 Daisy Cherotich (KEN) 1:06:15
3 Joyce Chepkemoi (KEN) 1:06:19
4 Hiwot Gebrekidan (ETH) 1:08:00
5 Vibian Chepkirui (KEN) 1:08:02
6 Ethlemahu Sintayehu Dessi (ETH) 1:08:16
7 Yitayish Mekonene Agidew (ETH) 1:08:18
8 Jess Piasecki (GBR) 1:09:44
9 Tsige Haileslase Abreha (ETH) 1:10:31
10 Debash Kelali Desta (ETH) 1:11:01
Men
1 Jacob Kiplimo (UGA) 57:31
2 Esa Huseyidin Mohamed (ETH) 59:39
3 Gerba Beyata Dibaba (ETH) 59:39
4 Hillary Kipkoech (KEN) 59:41
5 Ibrahim Hassan (DJI) 59:41
6 Milkesa Mengesha (ETH) 59:48
7 Antenayehu Dagnachaw (ETH) 59:48
8 Edmond Kipngetich (KEN) 59:49
9 Isaac Kipsang (KEN) 59:52
10 Solomon Berihu Weldeslassie (ETH) 1:00:00
Ugandan long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has lauded his training partner Victor Kiplangat who claimed the 43rd Istanbul Marathon on Sunday.
The 2017 World Championships Men’s race (13 km) gold medalist ran 2:10:18 after upstaging contenders Kenyan Robert Kipkemboi and fellow countryman Solomon Mutai in the last mile of the race.
Talking up Kiplangat’s win, Cheptegei said he was proud of his exploits in Turkey. “So proud of this young man, a win for him is a win for us Ugandans. Kudos to you victor Kiplangat,” he wrote on his social media.
According to Kiplangat, Cheptegei has been his idol and they have been training together alongside their coach Addy Ruiter.
The race was the world’s only intercontinental marathon, held in three categories: the 42,195 meters (138,435 feet) run for professional athletes, as well as the 15-kilometer (9.3 miles) and the 8-kilometer runs open to the public.
Kiplangat received $35,000, Kipkemboi $20,000 and Mutai $10,000 in prize money after the race.
Leading Results
Men
1 Victor Kiplangat (UGA) 2:10:18
2 Robert Kipkemboi (KEN) 2:10:23
3 Solomon Mutai (UGA) 2:10:25
4 Moses Kemei (KEN) 2:10:28
5 Bernard Sang (KEN) 2:10:59
6 Daniel Kibet (KEN) 2:11:09
7 Mengistu Nigatu (ETH) 2:11:15
8 Tiruneh Chalachev (ETH) 2:11:21