This incredible pace culminated in a patient and well-executed race by Joshua Cheptegei on his way to his third successive 10,000m championship.

“It’s my third world title: 2019, 2022 and now this year.  I can’t be more proud than that.”

The magnificence of this win had H.E. President Alexander Vucic of Serbia writing: Allow me to extend to you my congratulations for the 10,000m gold medal that your athlete Joshua Cheptegei won in Budapest. I was truly happy to attend this momentous race and witness his magnificent last lap.”

Indeed, we at Ushindi Magazine join the multitude of Ugandans deriving pride from Cheptegei’s exploits.

It is our prayer that more of us will be inspired by his dedicated discipline and strive to realise the universal socio-economic transformation of our country and our continent.