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Cherop Wins Uganda’s First World U-20 Gold Medal in 5000m

Published by Nile Post 6 August 2026 at 13:43
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Cherop Wins Uganda’s First World U-20 Gold Medal in 5000m
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Charity Cherop delivered Uganda’s first gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships after winning the women’s 5,000m title, while Shafeck Murungi set the fastest qualifying time in the men’s 800m heats.

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