Chekwemoi leads Uganda's gold hunt in France

Chekwemoi won her heat in the 1500m qualifying round in style on Tuesday, after coming home at 4:30:57, beating Kazakhstan’s Nurmamet Akbayan who closely finished at 4:30:58.

Loice Chekwemoi (front) competing in the 1500m heats on Tuesday. Photos by Aloysius Byamukama