KASESE- Mr. Chelangat Abel and Emily Chebet Wins the 3rd Edition of the Tusker Lit Mt. Rwenzori International Marathon announced by Hon. Peter Ogwang the Uganda State Minister for Sports.
Chelangat Abel and Emily Chebet were crowned male and female winners of the third edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori International Marathon that took place today Saturday 2th August 2024.
The duo are champions of 42km men’s and women’s categories. Each won prize of shillings 10Million.
The run started at the Equtor line in Kikorongo to Kilembe Mines and coming but to Kasese town.
They received their gold medals from Hon. Peter Ogwang the Minister of State for Sports with a call to Ugandans to embrace sports
He added that i challenge the people of Rwenzori that no one has win the medal of Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon, there is no difference between athletes from Northern Uganda who have been winning from the 1st edition. I assure to support the athletes from Rwenzori in the next marathon to collect medals.” Hon Peter Ogwang says
Full List of Winners:
MENS 42KM CATEGORY
Winner – Chelangat Abel
First Runner Up – Ochenge Juluis
Second Runner Up – Adeyema Allan
WOMENS 42KM CATEGORY
Winner – Emily Chebet
First Runner Up – Chepteget Ruth
Second Runner Up – Chemosi Sikalate
MENS 21KM CATEGORY
Winner – Chebet Abel
First Runner Up – Chebet Oscar
Second Runner Up – Peter Okwech
WOMENS 21KM CATEGORY
Winner – Chelagat Rebbeca
First Runner Up – Chemosi Viola
Second Runner Up – Chebet Zena
