Kiprotich's Journey to Stardom: Where it All Began

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ntvuganda
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ntvuganda
Publication Date:
14 August 2012
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The small and little known village of Cheptilyal in Kapchorwa district is firmly on the map following Olympic Champion Stephen Kiprotich's gold medal performance at the London Olympics on Sunday. The journey to stardom for Uganda's overnight hero began in Cheptilyal, with Kiprotich born to James Kiptui and and Kokop Cheptum. The success of the newly crowned golden boy has sent a ripple of jubilation through Kapchorwa district.

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