Uganda Athletics Federation

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Uganda Athletic Federation (UAF) is a World Athletics recognised member officially representing Uganda as the national governing body for the sport of Athletics.

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History

Uganda achieved their first Olympic Gold Medal when John Akii-Bua took the 400 metres hurdles, setting a new world record. Dorcus Inzikuru was the winner of the first Women's 3000 metres steeplechase world championship. Stephen Kiprotich won the Olympic gold medal in the marathon and won the World Championship in marathon the following year.

As of 2022, Dominic Otuchet (also spelled Dominec Otuchet, among other spelling variants) was the president of the federation. [1] [2] [3]

References

  1. ↑ Atwiine, Simon Peter (31 January 2022). "Dominic Otuchet re-elected President of Uganda Athletics Federation".
  2. ↑ "Dominic Otuchet re-elected President of Uganda Athletics Federation". 31 January 2022.
  3. ↑ "UAF | Uganda Athletics Federation". www.athleticsuganda.org.
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