Chelimo hopes for medal luck

PARIS, FRANCE. Uganda’s chances for a medal in the men’s 5000-metre event at the Paris Olympics reduced greatly by 67 percent after defending champion Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo opted out.

Cheptegei’s withdrawal and his decision to quit track after winning the 10000-metre gold medal eight days ago plus Peruth Chemutai’s 3000-metre steeplechase silver medal mean that no Ugandan has ever successfully defended an Olympic title.

And the next chance for that can only come at the Brisbane 2032 Olympics in Queensland, Australia. Where will you be? That’s big food for…