Who is Chekwemoi, Uganda's teen steeplechase sensation?

In January 2022, Chekwemoi competed in the National Cross Country Championship in Tororo and finished second for silver in 20:05.09 minutes, a couple of seconds behind winner Scarlet Chebet.

Loice Chekwemoi during the 2000m steeplechase where she won Gold. (Courtesy Photo)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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Promising teenage runner Loice Chekwemoi is neither a prominent figure nor a new name in the athletics world, at least in Uganda.

The 18-year-old only came to

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Who is Chekwemoi, Uganda's teen steeplechase sensation?

In January 2022, Chekwemoi competed in the National Cross Country Championship in Tororo and finished second for silver in 20:05.09 minutes, a couple of seconds behind winner Scarlet Chebet.

Loice Chekwemoi during the 2000m steeplechase where she won Gold. (Courtesy Photo)

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