Uganda is set to field four athletes for the season-opening World Athletics Diamond League in Xiamen, China on April 20. Dominic Otuchet, president of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), confirmed that Dan Kibet, Oscar Chelimo, Winnie Nanyondo, and Peruth Chemutai will represent the country.
Fresh from securing a silver medal at the African Games in Ghana last month, Chemutai is gearing up for the 3,000m steeplechase, where she will face tough competition from Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech and Sembo Almayew of Ethiopia.
“I have prepared well and I’m looking forward to the race in China,” said Chemutai, who clinched gold in the same event at the Tokyo Olympics.
Nanyondo will take on the 1,500m event, challenging the likes of Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon and Habitam Alemu of Ethiopia, while Kibet and Chelimo will compete in the men’s 5,000m.
“We expect our four athletes to excel in China, as some of these Diamond League races will also serve as valuable preparation for the Paris Olympics,” added Otuchet.
Following the Xiamen leg, the Diamond League will head to Suzhou, China on April 27 for its second stop. The series will continue until mid-September, with a brief hiatus for the Paris Olympics.
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