BRONZE: Chemutai adds Uganda third Commonwealth medal

What the report says

The Independent Uganda, citing URN, reported that Peruth Chemutai earned bronze for Uganda in the women’s 3,000-metre steeplechase at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The race was held on Wednesday, according to the report, and Chemutai finished in 9:09.45 in a competitive final.

Kenya’s Faith Cherotich took the title in 9:01.76, a time the report described as a new Commonwealth Games record. England’s Elise Thorner finished second in 9:05.45, with The Independent saying she set a personal best after a strong late surge. Chemutai’s result adds to a career that already includes Olympic gold from Tokyo 2020 and continued appearances among the leading international steeplechase runners.

The article said Chemutai welcomed the medal for Uganda despite wanting a higher finish, and it cited Uganda Athletics Federation president Dominic Otuchet praising her resilience and consistency. The Independent also noted that she had gone into the Games after finishing fifth at the Eugene Diamond League earlier in the month.

There is a tally discrepancy within the published text: the headline and opening section describe Chemutai’s bronze as Uganda’s third Commonwealth medal, while a later paragraph lists para-swimmer Husnah Kukundakwe’s silver and bronze plus a silver for Uganda’s women’s 3x3 basketball team, saying the overall total had reached four. The report said Uganda would next look to remaining athletics events, particularly middle- and long-distance races, for further medal chances.