Catherine Webombesa (born 19 May 1983) is a Ugandan athlete known for her achievements in middle-distance running as a world youth gold medalist.[1][2] She participated in the East Africa Senior Athletic Championships at Nambole stadium in 2007 where she won Gold and Silver And put Uganda on map as second.[3]
The Uganda athlete has competed in a number of road and track competitions. Here are a few of her career's high points:
National Champion: Throughout her athletic career, Webombesa has received recognition as a national champion.[2]
Personal Bests: With times of 2:08.21 for the 800 meters, 4:21.0 hours for the 1500 meters, and 9:29.941 for the 3000 meters, she has set personal bests in these events.[2]
International Competitions: In the 1998 World Youth Games in Moscow, she took home the gold medal in the 3000m.[4] She also runs remarkable times in road events, including a 33:09 time for a 10-kilometer race and a 1:13:391 time for a half marathon.[2]
National Road Running Champion: By demonstrating her strength in long-distance competitions, Webombesa won the title of national road running champion for Uganda.[5]
Achievements
Catherine Webombesa has been acknowledged as a national champion for Uganda, a distinction that underscores her standing as one of the nation's best athletes.[2] She has participated in international competitions, giving performances in France and Russia, where she has maintained her remarkable record throughout a range of distances.[2]
Personal bests
In various events, she has achieved personal bests such as, the 800 meters in 2:08.21 in Kampala (2007),[1] the 1500 meters in 4:21.0h in Kampala (2007),[6] the 3000 meters in 9:29.94 in Moscow (1998),[4][7] the 10 kilometers in 33:09 in Caen, France (2010),[2] and the half marathon in 1:13:39 in Reims, France (2008).[2]
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