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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cheptegei to run in Antrim Coast Half Marathon
Olympic champion Joshua Cheptegei is to compete in the Antrim Coast Half Marathon on Sunday 24 August. The 28-year-old Ugandan won gold in the 10,000m at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, setting a new Olympic record in the process, and holds the world record at 5,000m and 10,000m. He is the reigning three-time world champion in the 10,000m and also won gold in the 5,000m in the 2020 Olympics. Cheptegei says he is "very excited" to make his debut in the event. "I've watched the race on television and the course looks beautiful and very fast," he said. "My teammates both hold the course record and now it's my turn to run here." Race director James McIlroy said Cheptegei's involvement is the "culmination of a few years' hard work behind the scenes". "To have the reigning double Olympic champion and double world record holder headline a very fast race, we believe it to be the fastest in the world, it's going to be fantastic," McIlroy told BBC Sport NI. McIlroy explained that previous attempts had been made to bring Cheptegei to the event. "This isn't the first conversation we've had on it. He was going to come for a couple of years but the diary had to suit timing wise. "Obviously the Olympic Games last year in which he was retaining his title didn't help us for 2024. "Once he confirmed the Amsterdam marathon, we were confirmed as well, which was fantastic news for us." McIlroy is expecting other big names to sign up for this year's event but acknowledges Cheptegei will be the main attraction. "Effectively what you have got is the most high-profile runner in the world currently running on one of the most beautiful roads in the world. "We know he's bringing two pacemakers. He has said he's going to run a very fast time by his own admission. "He has run two half marathons in the last two years, one in New York City and one in New Delhi. They are both massive races so to be featured in the same breath as those races is fantastic."
Belfast Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘It's my turn': Two-time Olympic gold medallist confirmed for Antrim Coast Half Marathon
The Ugandan, who won gold in both the 5,000m and 10,000m at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, will take to the start line for the race on Sunday August 24. As well as being a two-time Olympic champion, Cheptegei also holds the world record in both distances and will be one of the favourites to win around the Antrim coast. 'I'm very excited to come to Ireland for the first time and run at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon. I've watched the race on television and the course looks beautiful and very fast. My teammates both hold the course record and now it's my turn to run here,' said Cheptegei. The race, which was founded in 2020, has grown exponentially in the last five years to become one of the top races of its kind around the world, with over 6,000 runners expected to take part this year. Past winners have included British hero Mo Farah on the men's side, while Ethiopia's Yalemzerf Yehualaw is aiming to win her fourth title on the women's side this year. But the acquisition of Cheptegei for the field will add another dimension to the event, which this year is anticipating participants from over 40 countries. 'This is the very first time Joshua has been to Ireland. It's such an honour to welcome him to the north coast of Antrim where he will join thousands of people to run the Antrim Coast Half Marathon course,' said race organiser James McIlroy. "We are sure he will be running with a win in mind so as a spectator this is going to be a thrilling experience. 'Everyone who takes part in the 2025 Antrim Coast Half Marathon gets to say they raced against the reigning double Olympic champion, four-time world champion and current world record holder over both the 5,000m and 10,000m distances. That's the sort of bragging rights runners live for. 'Joshua is coming here to win, but also to inspire. Whether you're a young runner in Belfast or a seasoned club athlete from further afield, seeing a legend like Cheptegei compete in your backyard is a once-in-a-generation moment.'
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Double joy for Uganda as Cheptegei and Chelangat triumph in TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025
It was a Ugandan double in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025, with Joshua Cheptegei and Sarah Chelangat claiming victories in the international elite men's and women's categories respectively here on Sunday. Cheptegei and Sarah won $26,000 each. Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic 10,000m champion, underlined his favourite status with a tactically sound run. Cheptegei stayed on the heels of leader Gabriel Geay for the first half, before going past the Tanzanian at the 6km mark. No less than four other competitors joined Cheptegei in the new leader group. Like he did at Paris, Cheptegei moved into top gear with a tremendous kick in the final kilometre. His competition could not keep pace, allowing Cheptegei (27:53s) to make a triumphant return to an event where he claimed silver back in 2014. Despite a quick start, the men's course record held by Nicholas Kimeli (27:38s) remained intact. 'When I came in 2014, I had zero experience as that was my first international race. I'm so happy to return to Bengaluru this year and win. Last year, I had won the Delhi Marathon. I believe that India is a place to chase dreams,' Cheptegei said. The elite women's run, which did not have a pacemaker, was dominated by Sarah Chelangat. Sarah, who holds the Ugandan national 10,000m record, pulled ahead of the field to gain an eleven second lead at the 4km milestone. Sarah went on to widen the gap, and by the final stretch, she had no company. The 23-year-old finished nearly a full minute ahead of her nearest rival, Cintia Chepngeno. Sarah (31:07s) could not come close to the course record, set by Irene Cheptai (30:35s) in 2022. A soft spoken Sarah explained her simple, effective race strategy. 'When we were running, I felt the pace was a bit slow. I thought - 'why don't I push and try to finish in the first position',' Sarah said. Sarah added that course record could have come under threat had there been a pacemaker. It was a memorable morning for Abhishek Pal (29:12s), who erased the Indian course record held by Kiran Matre (29:32s). The 2023 Asian Athletics Championships 10,000m bronze medallist finished a creditable seventh overall. Sanjivani Jadhav wore the Indian elite women crown for a fourth time in a row. Sanjivani's timing of 34:16s did not match her own Indian course record of 33:38s set in 2018. The win capped a fine week for Sanjivani, who claimed the 5,000m and 10,000m golds in the recent Federation Cup. Abhishek and Sanjivani took home ₹3,00,000 each, while Abhishek won an additional ₹1,00,000 for setting a new Indian course record. The results (top three): Elite Men: International: 1. Joshua Cheptegei (Uga) 27:53s, 2. Saymon Tesfagiorgis (Eri) 27:55, 3. Vincent Langat (Ken) 28:02. Indian: 1. Abhishek Pal 29:12, 2. Sawan Barwal 29:45, 3. Kiran Matre 30:01. Elite Women: International: 1. Sarah Chelangat (Uga) 31:07, 2. Cintia Chepngeno (Ken), 32:04, 3. Guteni Shanko (Eth) 32:06. Indian: 1. Sanjivani Jadhav 34:16, 2. Bharti Nain 35:36, 3. Poonam Sonune 35:57.
The Hindu
27-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025: Cheptegei, Chelangat make it double delight for Uganda
It was a Ugandan double in the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025, with Joshua Cheptegei and Sarah Chelangat claiming victories in the international elite men's and women's categories respectively on Sunday. Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic 10,000m champion, underlined his favourite status with a tactically sound run. Cheptegei stayed on the heels of leader Gabriel Geay for the first half, before going past the Tanzanian at the 6km mark. No less than four other competitors joined Cheptegei in the new leader group. Like he did at Paris, Cheptegei moved into top gear with a tremendous kick in the final kilometre. His competition could not keep pace, allowing Cheptegei (27:53s) to make a triumphant return to an event where he claimed silver back in 2014. READ | Xiamen Diamond League: Duplantis finishes first in Pole Vault final; Warholm clocks world record in 300m Hurdles Despite a quick start, the men's course record held by Nicholas Kimeli (27:38s) remained intact. 'When I came in 2014, I had zero experience as that was my first international race. I'm so happy to return to Bengaluru this year and win. Last year, I had won the Delhi Marathon. I believe that India is a place to chase dreams,' Cheptegei said. The elite women's run, which did not have a pacemaker, was dominated by Sarah Chelangat. Sarah, who holds the Ugandan national 10,000m record, pulled ahead of the field to gain an eleven second lead at the 4km milestone. Sarah went on to widen the gap, and by the final stretch, she had no company. The 23-year-old finished nearly a full minute ahead of her nearest rival, Cintia Chepngeno. Sarah (31:07s) could not come close to the course record, set by Irene Cheptai (30:35s) in 2022. A soft spoken Sarah explained her simple, effective race strategy. 'When we were running, I felt the pace was a bit slow. I thought - 'why don't I push and try to finish in the first position',' Sarah said. Sarah added that course record could have come under threat had there been a pacemaker. Cheptegei and Sarah won USD 26,000 each. It was a memorable morning for Abhishek Pal (29:12s), who erased the Indian course record held by Kiran Matre (29:32s). The 2023 Asian Athletics Championships 10,000m bronze medallist finished a creditable seventh overall, ahead of four international elite athletes. Sanjivani Jadhav wore the Indian elite women crown for a fourth time in a row. Sanjivani's timing of 34:16s did not match her own Indian course record of 33:38s set in 2018. The win capped a fine week for Sanjivani, who claimed the 5,000m and 10,000m golds in the recent Federation Cup. Abhishek and Sanjivani took home INR 3,00,000 each, while Abhishek won an additional INR 1,00,000 for setting a new Indian course record. RESULTS (TOP THREE) Elite Men: International: 1) Joshua Cheptegei (Uganda), 27:53s 2) Saymon Tesfagiorgis (Eritrea), 27:55s 3) Vincent Langat (Kenya), 28:02s Indian: 1) Abhishek Pal 29:12s 2) Sawan Barwal, 29:45s 3) Kiran Matre, 30:01s Elite Women: International: 1) Sarah Chelangat (Uganda), 31:07s 2) Cintia Chepngeno (Kenya), 32:04s 3) Guteni Shanko (Ethiopia), 32:06s Indian: 1) Sanjivani Jadhav, 34:16s 2) Bharti Nain, 35:36s 3) Poonam Sonune, 35:57s Related Topics Joshua Cheptegei
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
TCS World 10K Bengaluru: Back on ‘home' stretch, Joshua Cheptegei the favourite
Bengaluru: Eleven years after he stunned the elite field as a rookie junior, Joshua Cheptegei returns to the TCS World 10K Bengaluru every inch a superstar. Even over a decade later, he remains the man to beat in the 17th edition of the race here on Sunday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After his sensational international debut which earned him a silver here in 2014, Cheptegei has gone on to conquer the world winning Olympic and world titles on the track. The Ugandan, who holds the world record in 5,000m and 10,000m, has shifted his focus and targets similar glory on the road. And the champion firmly believes that Bengaluru is the best place to re-launch the second part of his glittering career. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. It won't be a stroll for the 28-year-old though, even as he hopes to convert his 2014 silver to the top step on the podium, perhaps the event record of 27:38s on the back of his mind too. 'This is one of the races I look at as a stepping stone before my next marathon. I needed a target to keep my focus and that's why I'm here,' Cheptegei said on race eve. The ace runner, with a PB of 26:11, was clear about the challenge that awaits him. 'I didn't have a good time to train because of my recovery after my marathon (Tokyo in March). It's going to be a tough race, but I want to leave Bengaluru with a win,' he said. Kenyan Vincent Langat, PB 26:55, is top on the list of challengers expected to trouble the 10,000m Olympic champion. Like Cheptegei, Tanzanian Gabriel Geay also comes to Bengaluru after some superb performances in the marathons. The second-place winner at the 2023 Boston Marathon will also fancy his chances in the elite men's. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Cintia the woman to beat A day after her compatriot Agnes Ngetich became the first athlete to dip under the 30-minute mark in a women-only 10K race in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Kenya's Cintia Chepngeno would be inspired to gun for the event record of 30:35 set by Irene Cheptai at the TCS World 10K in 2022. Eyes on Sanjivani and Kiran Defending champion Sanjivani Jadhav will start the favourite among the Elite Indian women athletes. In men's, Kiran Matre is expected to face a stiff challenge to keep his title from Sawan Barwal and Abhishek Pal.
