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
EntertainmentJune 20, 2026LOVE AT THE ALTAR! Frank Mwesigye and Natasha Seal Their Forever at Namirembe. Political leaders, friends and family witness joyous church wedding before Kigo celebrations
NewsJune 18, 2026THE HUNT FOR BLOGGERS? Tabz’s Arrest Sends Chills Through Social Media, Critics Warn of Shrinking Civic Space
EntertainmentJune 12, 2026MEN WHO LOVED ZARI! Shakib joins exes club after shock split from socialite beauty, we reveal the billionaires, superstars and heartbroken lovers who passed through the Boss Lady’s life
NewsJune 11, 2026STONE HELL! New Horror Video Shows Rugby Star Sydney Gondodyo Begging for Mercy as Mob Rains Stones and Kicks
