Olympic Gold Gives Ugandans New Hope

Author:
Malcolm Webb/AlJazeera English
Publisher:
AlJazeera English
Publication Date:
15 August 2012
Tags:
Uganda, Olympics

Uganda's first gold medallist in 40 years has returned home to promises of better funding for the country's athletes.Al Jazeera's Malcolm Webb was there as Stephen Kiprotich got a state reception, and an even warmer welcome on the streets of Kampala.

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