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Cheptegei Aims for Road Running Medal | Uganda News
Joshua Cheptegei, Uganda’s marathon legend with a glittering trophy case, is chasing his first individual medal at the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Copenhagen—his return to national colors since Paris. Already a two-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, he’s eyeing victory in the 21K race, where he narrowly missed podium honors in 2021. With Denmark holding personal significance from his 2019 World XC title, Cheptegei brings both gratitude and grit to the field, facing elite Kenyan rivals while leading his Ugandan squad in a historic event blending mile, 5K, and…
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