Ayeko masterminds 5000m titles sweep
SIMON Ayeko led Uganda to a clean sweep of the men’s 5000m medals during the All Africa University Games at Namboole stadium yesterday. Ayeko won gold in 14.37.81, one minute ahead of silver medalist Ismael Ssenyange while Patrick Cheptoek settled for bronze after clocking 14.43.52.
By Swalley Kenyi
African University Games
Athletics
(Ugandan unless stated)
5000m final (men)
S. Ayeko 14:37.81
I. Ssenyange 14:38.03
P. Cheptoek 14:43.52
5000m final (Women)
De jager este (SA)
F. Chelangat
I. Chemtai
Long Jump (men)
K. Watson (SA) gold
Shot Put (women)
S. Mehdioui (Alg) gold
R. Oyela silver
L. Aba bronze
Basketball (Men)
Senegal gold
Uganda silver
Women
Mozambique gold
Uganda silver
Javelin
P. Chibota gold
Netball final
Uganda 72 Tanzania 18
Women Football
Uganda 1 S. Africa 6
Volleyball
Uganda 3 S. Africa 2
SIMON Ayeko led Uganda to a clean sweep of the men’s 5000m medals during the All Africa University Games at Namboole stadium yesterday. Ayeko won gold in 14.37.81, one minute ahead of silver medalist Ismael Ssenyange while Patrick Cheptoek settled for bronze after clocking 14.43.52.
The Ugandans shrugged off the challenge of runners from Kenya and Algeria, giants of long distance races.
Uganda stepped up gear when Patrick Chibota threw a personal best of 71.75m in javelin to win fourth gold for the hosts.
The home team is also on course to win the football and women volleyball titles while Rwanda is in line for the men’s volleyball gold medal.
Uganda is second on the medals tally with four gold behind South Africa with a haul of eight.
African University Games
Athletics
(Ugandan unless stated)
5000m final (men)
S. Ayeko 14:37.81
I. Ssenyange 14:38.03
P. Cheptoek 14:43.52
5000m final (Women)
De jager este (SA)
F. Chelangat
I. Chemtai
Long Jump (men)
K. Watson (SA) gold
Shot Put (women)
S. Mehdioui (Alg) gold
R. Oyela silver
L. Aba bronze
Basketball (Men)
Senegal gold
Uganda silver
Women
Mozambique gold
Uganda silver
Javelin
P. Chibota gold
Netball final
Uganda 72 Tanzania 18
Women Football
Uganda 1 S. Africa 6
Volleyball
Uganda 3 S. Africa 2
SIMON Ayeko led Uganda to a clean sweep of the men’s 5000m medals during the All Africa University Games at Namboole stadium yesterday. Ayeko won gold in 14.37.81, one minute ahead of silver medalist Ismael Ssenyange while Patrick Cheptoek settled for bronze after clocking 14.43.52.
The Ugandans shrugged off the challenge of runners from Kenya and Algeria, giants of long distance races.
Uganda stepped up gear when Patrick Chibota threw a personal best of 71.75m in javelin to win fourth gold for the hosts.
The home team is also on course to win the football and women volleyball titles while Rwanda is in line for the men’s volleyball gold medal.
Uganda is second on the medals tally with four gold behind South Africa with a haul of eight.