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Kwemoi, Chemos win gold at the 2nd edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
September 2, 2023
in Entertainment, Events, Sports
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Amos Wekesa, Director Equator Hikes and Managing Director UBL Andrew Kilonzo with 42km race winner Vitalis Kwemoi and Standard Chartered CEO Sanjay Rughani pose for a photo.

Amos Wekesa, Director Equator Hikes and Managing Director UBL Andrew Kilonzo with 42km race winner Vitalis Kwemoi and Standard Chartered CEO Sanjay Rughani pose for a photo.

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Vitalis Kwemoi and Chemos Viola Munerya were crowned male and female winners of the second edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon that took place in the scenic town of Kasese on Saturday.

Kwemoi posted 02:17:21 seconds in the 42km men’s category while Chemos posted 02:49:03 in the women’s category. Each won prize money of Shs8m.

“I’m so happy about this win. I hope it will be the first of many. I’m eyeing qualification to the 2024 Olympic games. I want to emulate Joshua Cheptegei and Victor Kiplangat and also win gold for Uganda on the world stage. Unlike Kapchorwa where I come from, Kasese was hot, but I braved the weather and came out victorious,” Kwemoi said after his victory.

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Vitalis Kwemoi, the winner of men’s 42km.

And like they say, there is nothing like a mother’s love, Chemos said she will use her prize money to pay school fees for her children. She also hopes to represent Uganda on the international scene.

Godfrey Ssebana and Kelvin Musaana Standard Chartered Executives hand over to the 42km winner alongside UBL Executives Julianna Kaggwa and Agnes Ssali.

Uganda Breweries Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo and Standard Chartered CEO Sanjay Rughani handed over the prize money to the triumphant gold medal winners.

“We are happy with what the marathon has achieved in just two years. Numbers have more than doubled and this year we registered over 2,000 runners,” Kilonzo said.

“As UBL we are proud of this marathon because of the positive impact it has had on the Kasese region. It has cast the spotlight of the world on the tourism rich Kasese and this is going to have a lasting influence on the community,” he added.

In the 21km half-marathon category, Abel Chebet took the men’s gold, posting 01:02:56, while Dorcus Ajok took the women’s prize posting 01:16:24.

Amos Wekesa the Director of Equator Hikes, the organisers of the marathon said that the marathon is beginning to get recognition on the world stage, noting that they registered runners from 14 countries this year.

“This year has been an incredible experience with a spectacular mix of participants both local and international. The marathon has now become a beacon of sports tourism and domestic tourism,” he said.

The Rwenzori Mountain Ranges, known for their breathtaking beauty, provided a stunning backdrop to the marathon, drawing thousands of participants. Even the elderly and runners of different abilities took part in the races, making it an inclusive event that encouraged community involvement.

The top five finishers in the 42km race in both the men’s and women’s categories won Shs8m, Shs5m, Shs3m, Shs2m and Shs1m respectively.

The top five in the 21km half-marathon (both male and female) walked away with Shs5m, Shs4m, Shs3m, Shs2m and Shs1m respectively.

Away from the major races, was a 5km fun run that drew many thrill seekers. They also got finishers medals.

“Tusker Lite is for people pioneering a lifestyle without without limits. The brand shares the spirit of marathon runners and we are proudly associated,” said Kilonzo.

Among the notable names were Rob Walker, an international athletics commentator, and three-time Commonwealth gold medallist Moses Kipsiro and his team of runners.

Rob Walker, an international athletics commentator during the warm-ups.

Other sponsors of Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon included Standard Chartered Bank, Hima Cement, UNDP, Rwenzori Mineral Water, Britam, Unilever and CFAO Motors.

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