More Ugandan Olympic history as Joshua Cheptegei wins 5000m gold

It is a race to remember for Joshua Cheptegei as he becomes the first Ugandan to win two medals at the same Olympics.

A golden smile for Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei after winning the men's 5,000m final at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

TOKYO OLYMPICS

Uganda's Tokyo Olympics fairy tale continued on Friday, as Joshua Cheptegei shined in the men's 5,000m final in Tokyo to claim gold, Uganda's first Olympic medal in

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More Ugandan Olympic history as Joshua Cheptegei wins 5000m gold

It is a race to remember for Joshua Cheptegei as he becomes the first Ugandan to win two medals at the same Olympics.

A golden smile for Ugandan Joshua Cheptegei after winning the men's 5,000m final at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday. (AFP)

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