It’s down to five state-of-affairs as Uganda’s long distance runner Joshua Cheptegei gets to that one last step to the podium of yet another of the World’s esteemed award – World Athlete of the Year.
After voting (that included fans) which ended early this month (November 6th), the Ugandan made it to the shortlist as announced by World Athletics on Monday evening.
Cheptegei, twice ascended to the podium claiming gold and silver medals in the 5000m and 10000m in that respect at the Tokyo Olympics. He also ran a world-leading 8:09.55 over two miles at the Prefontaine Classic Meet in Eugene, Oregon.
The 25-year-old, just happily introduced and wedded to former fiancée Carol Yeko Kamari last October, competes for the prestigious award with last year’s winner in Swedish pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis as well as Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge who has won the accolade twice.
Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm and American shot-putter Ryan Crouser are the other athletes who complete the shortlist. The eventual winner will be announced at the World Athletics Awards 2021, which will be held virtually on December 1.
Author Profile
- Mr. Jacko David Waluluka is another unique entertainment and general investigative news writer, a field he has diligently covered for over fifteen years. He’s also the Chief Administrator at The Investigator. He can easily be reached via [email protected]
Latest entries
NewsAugust 14, 2026WHY MUKULA’S EMPIRE IS ON THE BRINK: DTB’s Shs3.42bn Debt Claim Puts State For Health Minister’s Prized Soroti Properties At Risk, Exposing Cracks Behind The Businessman’s “All Is Well” Façade.
NewsAugust 10, 2026GARUGA ESTATE WAR TURNS UGLY: Widow and Eldest Son Trade Explosive Accusations over the Late Tycoon’s businesses, Wealth and Final Days. Family Feud over the Estate of Fallen Industrialist, Dr. James Musinguzi Garuga Deepens
BusinessAugust 3, 2026WORRY NOT! WATER WILL FLOW: National Water and Sewerage Corporation a SET 2027 Deadline to Complete Water Coverage and End Shortages in Kampala and Suburbs
EntertainmentJuly 25, 2026FROM KAMPALA TO THE WORLD! Ghetto Kids leave Shakira in tears after unforgettable FIFA World Cup halftime show, Singer vows to reunite with Ugandan stars on future international tours
