Prisca Chesang Wins Bronze in Colombia

Prisca Chesang has won Bronze in the 5,000m finals at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Cali, Colombia.

She posted a time of 15:31:17.

She is the second Ugandan after Jacob Kiplimo to win two medals at this championship.

“Prisca Chesang does it again. Just like it was in Nairobi last year, the teenager clinches Uganda’s only medal at the #WorldAthleticsU20 Championships in Cali Colombia after finishing 3rd in the Women’s 5000m finals with a time of 15:31:17. One for the future, what a talent!!!” said Uganda Athletics Federation in a statement.

“Congratulations to our youngster Special Police Constable (SPC) Priscar Chesang who has won bronze in the 5000m at the world U-20 Championships in Cali, Colombia,” said Uganda Police in a congratulatory message.

It added: “She clocked 15:31.17 minutes.
Thank you for lifting our flag high! Hongera Sana!”