World U18: Chelimo targets 3000m gold

IAAF WORLD U18 CHAMPIONSHIPS

NAIROBI - Sixteen-year-old Ugandan athletic Oscar Chelimo says is targeting gold in the 3000m final come Sunday.

He said this moments after qualifying for the final with a good time of 8:08.09 in heat one on Thursday in Nairobi.

He said he was happy with his performance.

"I think I had a good race and will be aiming for gold in the final on Sunday," he said shortly after his race.

His compatriot Titus Given Kwemoi has equally promised a better race in the same final. the 17-year-old also progressed after finishing fourth in heat two with a time of 8:37.67.

"Expect a good race from me in the final," said Kwemoi.

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