Ugandan long-distance runner Sarah Chelangat came second in the 3000-meters at the Stockholm Diamond League in Sweden on Sunday 15th.
The 2025 reigning champion of Kip Keino classic in 5000 meters finished the race in a time of 8:31.27 microseconds in the race won by Australia’s Linden Hall who crossed the finishing line in 8:30.01 microseconds while Innes Fitzgerald from Great Britain finished third position in the time of 8:32.90 microseconds.
According to Chelangat, her fitness level in a steady progress, after racing favorably at Stockholm diamond league, as she looks forward to World championships come September in Tokyo, Japan.
“This competition had gotten me improve in my preps for the world event, now I can gage what to improve to see me through in Japan” States Chelangat.
In the 5000 meters, Men’s category, Kenneth Kiprop, finished fifth position in the 3000-meter in a time of 13:02.69 microseconds.
“It was great racing at the event, that saw some strong athletes from across the globe, I feel happy that am gained experience and hope to improve and excel in the future races,” says Kiprop.