Summary:
- The duo emerged as champions in the 42km men’s and women’s categories, each taking home a prize of UGX 10 million.
KASESE: Chelangat Abel and Emily Chebet were crowned the male and female winners of the third edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori International Marathon, held on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
The duo emerged as champions in the 42km men’s and women’s categories, each taking home a prize of UGX 10 million.
They received their gold medals from Hon. Peter Ogwang, the Minister of State for Sports, who called on Ugandans to embrace sports.
He also challenged the people of the Rwenzori region, noting that no one from the area has yet won a medal in the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon.
“There is no difference between athletes from Northern Uganda, who have been winning since the first edition. I assure you, I will support the athletes from Rwenzori in the next marathon to help them collect medals,” Hon. Peter Ogwang stated.
Full List of Winners:
MEN’S 42KM CATEGORY
Winner: Chelangat Abel
First Runner-Up: Ochenge Julius
Second Runner-Up: Adeyema Allan
WOMEN’S 42KM CATEGORY
Winner: Emily Chebet
First Runner-Up: Cheptegei Ruth
Second Runner-Up: Chemosi Sikalate
MEN’S 21KM CATEGORY
Winner: Chebet Abel
First Runner-Up: Chebet Oscar
Second Runner-Up: Peter Okwech
WOMEN’S 21KM CATEGORY
Winner: Chelagat Rebecca
First Runner-Up: Chemosi Viola
Second Runner-Up: Chebet Zena
