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Tens of thousands setting off in yesterday’s 10km race at Kololo airstrip. Tens of thousands setting off in yesterday’s 10km race at Kololo airstrip. Photo by Eddie Chicco 

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Locals shine in annual Kampala Marathon

Posted Mon Nov 26 02:00:00 EAT 2012

Francis Musani’s will continue to be mentioned as the last Ugandan to win the annual MTN Kampala Marathon as he could only finish sixth in failing to repeat his 2008 feat....

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Athletics

The thrill remains despite dampeners

Posted Mon Nov 26 02:00:00 EAT 2012

Samuel Okello still feels the same pride he did when he took part in the inaugural edition of...

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Athletics

Thousands set for MTN marathon

Posted Sun Nov 25 02:00:00 EAT 2012

Former world and steeplechase champion Dorcus Inzikuru has signed up to defend her crown in...

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Athletics

Kip moves up a gear to 21km

Posted Sat Nov 24 02:00:00 EAT 2012

Kiplimo is in fine form having won 5000m and 1500m races in the Inter Forces Games last week....

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Athletics

Police’s Ali Ngaimoko leads the field in a 200m race during a national trial at Namboole last year.

Achira bounces back, Police are favourites

Posted Mon Nov 12 02:00:00 EAT 2012

Sprinter Godfrey Achira will make his first competitive appearance since 2007 when the Inter...

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Athletics

Embrace sports, Kipsiro urges Karimojong

Posted Mon Nov 12 02:00:00 EAT 2012

National runner Moses Kipsiro has called on the Karimojong pastoralists community to embrace...

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Participants cross the finish line at Kololo Airstrip in last year’s marathon.

MTN marathon targeting to raise Shs300m from runners

Posted Tue Nov 06 02:00:00 EAT 2012

Since its inception in 2002 to date, MTN marathon has managed to raise Shs700m, which has...

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