The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has released a team of 20 athletes poised to take part in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

The Olympic Games will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024, when Paris will become the world of sport, and so much more.

Jacob Kiplimo will lead the team, which also has two on standby. The list was released based on those selected after meeting the qualification standards.

Oscar Chelimo, Victor Kiplangat, and Joshua Cheptegei are also part of Team Uganda’s athletic team. 

Besides athletics, Uganda will be represented in rowing, cycling, and swimming as the other sports disciplines.

The athletic events are scheduled to take place from August 1 to August 11, 2024.

Uganda Athletic Team for the Olympics

Men:

Tarsis Orogot (200m), Tom Drariga (800m), Jacob Kiplimo (5000m/10,000m), Joshua Cheptegei (5000m/10,000m), Oscar Chelimo (5000m), Martin Kiprotich (10,000m), Leonard Chemonges (3000m SC), Victor Kiplangat (Marathon), Stephen Kissa (Marathon), Andrew Kwemoi (Marathon)

Women:

Halima Nakaayi (800 m), Winnie Nanyondo (1500 m), Joy Cheptoyek (5000 m/10,000 m), Esther Chebet (5000 m), Sarah Chelangat (10,000 m), Annet Chelangat (10,000 m), Peruth Chemutai (3000 m SC), Stella Chesang (Marathon), Rebecca Cheptegei (Marathon), and Mercyline Chelangat (Marathon)

Standby: Belinda Chemutai (5000 m), Loice Chekwemoi (3000 m SC)