UAF summons 36 for World Cross Country preparations

Jan 19, 2017

The IAAF World Cross Country Championships are set to take place in Kampala on 26th March

There was little surprise as the Uganda Athletics Federation technical committee named the preliminary team for the IAAF World Cross Country Championships set to take place at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala on 26^th March.

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Stephen Kiprotich finished fifth among the senior men. Photo by Norman Katende

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Senior women battle during the championships. Photo by Norman Katende

The technical committee named a team of 36 athletes, eight from each category, who will be training to ensure that Uganda leaves a mark at the biennial event.

According to Faustino Kiwa, the head of competitions of the event and also head of technical in Uganda, the team basically had the top eight including former Olympic and World marathon champion Stephen Kiprotich and Juliet Chekwel , Uganda's top female performer at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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Philip Kipyeko (Silver) Joshua Cheptegei (Gold) and Abdallah Mande (Bronze) pictured after being crowned. Photo by Norman Katende

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Rachel Chebet Zena (Silver) Mercyline Chelangat (gold) and Dorcus Ajok (bronze). Photo by Norman Katende

"In athletics, it is all about competition and performance and if you do not make the cut, then you are out of the team. These ones will battle for the six slots available for the final team" said Kiwa.

Senior men: Joshua Cheptegei, Phillip Kipyeko, Abdallah Kibet Mande, Timothy Toroitich, Stephen Kiprotich, Stephen Kiisa, Fred Musobo and Mande Bushendich

Senior women: Mercyline Chelangat, Rachael Chebet, Dorcus Ajok, Doreen Chesang, Doreen Chemutai, Annet Chebet, Juliet Chekwel, Stella Chesang

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JUNIOR MEN: Titus Kwemoi (Silver), Jacob Kiplimo (Gold) and Victor Kiplagat (Bronze). Photo by Norman Katende

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JUNIOR WOMEN: Janat Chemusto (Silver), Peruth Chemutai (Gold) and Esther Chekwemoi (Bronze). Photo by Norman Katende

U20 men: Jacob Kiplimo, Titus Kwemoi, Victor Kiplangat, Elisha Chemutai, Kevin Kibet, Mathew Chepkrui, Anthony Ayeko and Abel Chebet

U20 women: Peruth Chemutai, Janat Chemusto, Esther Chekwemoi, Sarah Chelangat, Scarlett Chemos, Adha Munguleya, Joy Cheptoek and Benna Sukuku