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Ugandan runner Victor Kiplangat is thrilled to have won his first marathon – in Istanbul, Turkey on Sunday.
The 21-year old upstaged contenders Kenyans Moses Kemei, Robert Kipkemboi and fellow countryman Solomon Mutai in the last mile of the race to walk away with the top honours.
He ran 2:10:18 to win Kipkemboi crossing the finish line second in 2:10:23, Mutai third and Kemei fourth with 2:10:25 and 2:10:28 respectively.
“I am thrilled to have won my debut marathon, but I knew that I was in good shape,” said Kiplangat, who is a training partner of Olympic 5000m champion and world record-holder Joshua Cheptegei.
“I train in very hilly terrain and was confident that I would be strong in the final section. Joshua is my idol and he helps me a lot.”
Kiplangat believes he now has the potential to run 2:05 to 2:06 in his next marathon next year. “If I achieve such a time on a flat course, I hope to get selected for the World Championships marathon next summer,” he said.
“And then I would love to come back to Istanbul to defend my title.”
Men’s Results
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
Ugandan runner Victor Kiplangat claimed the 43rd Istanbul Marathon to crown a debut landmark over the 42km distance in Turkey.
The 2017 World Championships Men’s race (13 km) gold medalist ran 2:10:18 after battling contenders Kenyan Robert Kipkemboi and fellow countryman Solomon Mutai in the last mile of the race.
Mutai who was not considered by Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) for selection to the Tokyo Olympics after suffering a stitch reached the tape third in 2:10:25 just after Kipkemboi who posted 2:10:23.
The 2015 world bronze and 2018 Commonwealth silver medalist Mutai successfully landed a ticket to next July’s World Athletics Championships slated for Oregon, USA having ran under the qualifying standard of 2:11:30.
Kiplangat received $35,000, Kipkemboi $20,000 and Mutai $10,000 in prize money after the race.
Kenya’s Sheila Jerotich claimed women’s race in the annual road running event that hosted 54 elite athletes. The 32-year-old passed her sister Jackline Chepngeno (2:24:21) at the finish, Ethiopian Ayantu Abdi third in 2:24:45.
This was the world’s only intercontinental marathon and was 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.
Leading results
Women
1 Sheila Jerotich (KEN) 2:24:15
2 Jackline Chepngeno (KEN) 2:24:21
3 Ayantu Abdi (ETH) 2:24:45
4 Judith Cherono (KEN) 2:27:23
5 Fetale Tsegaye (ETH) 2:28:53
6 Zinash Debebe (ETH) 2:29:45
7 Emily Kipchumba (KEN) 2:30:25
8 Betty Chepkwony (KEN) 2:30:28
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
Ugandan long distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed he will participate in the 2021 Lisbon Half Marathon EDP on November 21.
The 20 year old – 2020 Tokyo Olympics 10,000m silver medalist will be running his first half marathon this year after obliterating the field at the 2020 World Half Marathon Championships.
Kiplimo has only two weeks remaining to summon memories of the sensational triumph over an elite filed in 58:49 on 17 October 2020 in Gdynia.
The 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Junior champion will probably want to set a new Ugandan record even though he currently holds it.
Talking up the opportunity to race again, Kiplimo said he is “happy” to return to the fray after three months of no competition.
His last outings were in USA at the Prefontaine Classic. He ran 3000m and two miles at the event, finishing in 7:41.27 and 8:10.16 (4th) respectively.
“Super happy to come back to compete after 3 months. I will be in Lisbon to run in one of the fastest half marathon in the world. Thanks @meiamaratonadelisboa organizer to give me the chance to run there,” he wrote on his social media.
“See you on 21 November, I will need your support during the race!”
In 2020, Kiplimo ran two half marathons. From Poland, he bettered his time by posting 57:37 (National Record) despite losing that Valencia edition to Kenyan Kibiwott Kandie in a world record time of 57:32.
Should the Ugandan win the honours in Portugal, he shall have claimed a podium finish in three straight major Half Marathons he has participated in.
Ugandan long distance runner and Olympic Champion Joshua Cheptegei has married his longtime fiancée Carol Kamari in a traditional ceremony in Cheborom village, Kaptum Sub County in Kween district.
The introduction set the bar for the athlete’s career, also displaying progress outside sport, a positive step his coaches Benjamin Njia and Addy Ruiter touted.
Kamari’s profession is civil engineer, daughter to the late ministry of works Engineer Stephen Chesang and widow Jessica Chesakit.
Cheptegei’s parents are the current Kwoti Primary school Headmaster Stephenson Munirya and Irene Chemusto, residents of Kwoti Sub-county in Kapchorwa district.
All of them were in attendance of the event on Saturday and Cheptegei lauded his newly wedded wife for standing by him all these years.
“Oh, wow! The love of my life, Eng Carol Kamari, introduced me to her family today. You’ve been amazing all these years. But today I felt out of this world. Epic! Forever grateful for having you in my life, love. Let’s walk this wonderful journey together. To God be the glory,” he wrote on his social media.
After the niceties, Cheptegei will continue training ahead of his 15km race at the 2021 NN Zevenheuvelenloop on November 21 in Netherlands.
Ugandan long distance runner and Olympic Champion Joshua Cheptegei is set to formalize his marriage with longtime fiancée Carol Kamari on Saturday.
Cheptegei and Kamari will be husband and wife after the ceremony that will take place Kamari’s parental home in Cheborom village, Kaptum Sub County in Kween district.
Kamari’s profession is civil engineer, daughter to the late ministry of works Engineer Stephen Chesang and widow Jessica Chesakit.
Cheptegei’s parents are current Kwoti Primary school Headmaster Stephenson Munirya and Irene Chemusto, residents of Kwoti Sub-county in Kapchorwa district.
Ahead of the event, Cheptegei’s coaches are wishing him all the best, a decision they believe will benefit him for the future.
Njia told Vision Sport; “Once athletes get married, they are only thinking about their career development and family instead of multiple relationships which come along with several upsets.”
Dutch coach Addy Ruiter told Vision Sport; “When you have one lady or man and your relationship is stable it can only be helpful for career progress because you become responsible and focused.”
Ugandan long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has confirmed participation in the 2021 NN Zevenheuvelenloop race on November 21 in Netherlands.
The NN Zevenheuvelenloop is an annual 15 kilometres road running race held in Nijmegen and for many years, it has been attracting big names across the discipline.
Cheptegei will be attempting to win the coveted prize for the fifth time after claiming the 2015 to 2018 editions in succession.
The last edition to be held was in 2019 when fellow Ugandan Stephen Kissa crossed the tape first in 41:49 to walk away winner.
The current course record also the world record is held by Cheptegei who ran 41:05 in 2018. He will be looking to add to his success at 60th Ostrava Golden Spike when he won the event in 7:33.24.
Talking up the event, Cheptegei said; “Super excited to be back at the @7Hloop again!!”
Ugandan long distance runner and Olympic 5000m Gold medal winner Joshua Cheptegei has praised Ethiopia’s Letesenbet Gidey for smashing the world half marathon record in Valencia on Sunday.
Gidey clocked 1:02:52 on her debut at the distance at the World Athletics Elite Label road race taking 70 seconds off the previous world record of 1:04:02 set by world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich earlier this year.
Her success meant she is the first woman to officially break the 64 and 63-minute barriers, also the first debutante to set a world record for the distance.
Talking up Gidey’s new world record, Cheptegei was pleased and “proud” of her exploits.
“It was phenomenal to witness history made in Valencia, the city of running yesterday. 🔥 Huge congratulations to my new @nnrunningteam teammate @gideyletesenbet for being the first and only woman to break sub 63. I’m really proud of you! 👏🙏”
The 23-year old came off a bronze medal performance at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where she posted 30:01.72 over 10,000m.
In the same Spanish city is where she broke Tirunesh Dibaba’s 2008 world record in the 5000m taking more than 4 seconds off to stop the clock at 14:06.62.
World Athletics announced the nominees for the 2021 Male World Athlete of the Year on Thursday, 21st October.
Among the nominees for the award was Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei.
Cheptegei won gold and silver in the 5000m and 10000m respectively at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
You can vote for the Ugandan star online via World Athletics social media platforms by ‘liking’ a Facebook post or Retweeting a Tweet with Cheptegei’s artwork
Voting for the World Athlete of the Year closes at midnight on Saturday 6th November. At the conclusion of the voting process, five finalists will be announced by World Athletics.
Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has been nominated for the 2021 Male Athlete of the Year award by World Athletics.
The world champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist is nominated alongside nine other athletics ahead of the awards ceremony that will take place in December.
It’s the third straight year that Cheptegei has received the nomination.
The nominations reflect the remarkable range of exceptional performances that the sport has witnessed this year from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, one-day meeting circuits to other events around the world.
Cheptegei is the 2020 Olympic 5000m champion, 10000m silver medalist, and ran a World-leading 8:09.55 over two miles.
How voting will be done
It will be a three-way voting process that will determine the finalists.
The World Athletics Council and the World Athletics Family will cast their votes by email, while fans can vote online via the World Athletics social media platforms. Individual graphics for each nominee will be posted on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram this week; a ‘like’ on Facebook and Instagram or a retweet on Twitter will count as one vote.
The World Athletics Council’s vote will count for 50% of the result, while the World Athletics Family’s votes and the public votes will each count for 25% of the final result.
Voting for the World Athletes of the Year closes at midnight on Saturday 6th November. At the conclusion of the voting process, five men and five women finalists will be announced by World Athletics.
The male and female World Athletes of the Year will be announced live at the World Athletics Awards 2021 in December.
Other Nominees
The other nominees for the award include; Ryan Crouser (Shot put, USA), Mondo Duplantis (Polevolt, Sweden), Jakob Ingebrigtsen (Track, Norway), Eliud Kipchoge (Marathon, Kenya), Pedro Pichardo (Triple Jump, Portugal), Daniel Stahl (Discus, Sweden), Miltiadis Tentoglou (Long jump, Greece), Damian Warner (Decathlon, Canada), Karsten Warholm (Track, Norway).
Uganda has announced it’s withdrawal from the inaugural World Mountain Running Nations Cup due to financial constraints.
Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) had earlier selected a national team of eight athletes (4 women/4 men) during the recent 2021 National Mountain Running Championships in Kapchorwa.
According to a statement released by UAF Public Secretary Namayo Mawerere, Uganda will not send a team this term despite dominating “the World Mountain Running Championships from 2008-2018.”
The Pearl has claimed 6 gold medals, 5 silver, 6 bronze at the men’s individual level and 1 gold medal respectively in the women category between those years.
Meanwhile 4 team gold medals have been won from 2013 – 2018.