Cyclist Kigongo getting better and better
SEBASTIAN Kigongo, the national cycling champion clocked two hours, 35 minutes and 14 seconds in the All Africa Games preparation trails in a 160km race from Kawempe to Luwero Nakasongola and back.
By David Namunyala
SEBASTIAN Kigongo, the national cycling champion clocked two hours, 35 minutes and 14 seconds in the All Africa Games preparation trails in a 160km race from Kawempe to Luwero Nakasongola and back.
The time was comparatively better (speed) than what the cyclist posted over a 105km distance (3:01.05sec) where he finished second, a minute behind his rival Leon Matovu last month. According to the local champion, he has more surprises waiting.
“I am having workouts which I believe is what is keeping me fit and each day that passes I feel I am getting better,†Kigongo explained.
Matovu finished seven seconds behind Kigongo as Archilies Katumba (2:35.57sec) maintained third position for the second time in a row.
The only female, who turned up for the trails Immaculate Naggayi, finished her 20km ride in 39 minutes 59 seconds. The next trails are scheduled for mid-August.
SEBASTIAN Kigongo, the national cycling champion clocked two hours, 35 minutes and 14 seconds in the All Africa Games preparation trails in a 160km race from Kawempe to Luwero Nakasongola and back.
The time was comparatively better (speed) than what the cyclist posted over a 105km distance (3:01.05sec) where he finished second, a minute behind his rival Leon Matovu last month. According to the local champion, he has more surprises waiting.
“I am having workouts which I believe is what is keeping me fit and each day that passes I feel I am getting better,†Kigongo explained.
Matovu finished seven seconds behind Kigongo as Archilies Katumba (2:35.57sec) maintained third position for the second time in a row.
The only female, who turned up for the trails Immaculate Naggayi, finished her 20km ride in 39 minutes 59 seconds. The next trails are scheduled for mid-August.