Loice Chekwemoi (born 12 December 2006) is a Ugandan steeplechaser. In 2024, she became African champion in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the age of 17.[1]
 Loice Chekwemoi | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | 12 December 2006 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Long distance running |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 3000m s'chase: 9:18.84 (Lima, 2024) |
Medal record | |
Career
editIn January 2022, she was runner-up at the Ugandan national cross country championships in Tororo.[2] She finished sixth in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2022 World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.[3]
She won a bronze medal as part of the Ugandan team at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships, placing ninth individually in the senior women's race.[4]
In June 2024, she won gold at the 2024 African Championships in Athletics in the Women's 3000 metres steeplechase in Douala, Cameroon.[5]
She won the silver medal at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Loice Chekwemoi". World Athletics. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Who is Chekwemoi, Uganda's teen steeplechase sensation?". Newvision. 7 July 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Chekwemoi ready to take on big guns at the Africa CAA Juniors meet". bukedde.co.ug. Apr 26, 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Allen, Natasha (1 April 2024). "Team Uganda Back Home After Impressive World Cross Country Championships". nbssport.co.ug. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "African athletics championships in Cameroon marred by shortcomings". Africa News. 27 June 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "World U20 Championships". World Athletics. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ "Almayew sets steeplechase championship record to win world U20 title in Lima". World Athletics. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.