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Uganda's Emong Wins Historic Gold at World Para Athletics Event

Uganda's Paralympic silver medallist put Uganda on the map at the World Para Athletics Championships in London by winning the country's first ever gold. He did it in style, running 3:58.36 in the 1,500m T46 event to beat defending champion Samir Nouioua (3:58.78) of Algeria.

Abdul-Nasser Ssemugabi/The Monitor

Uganda’s David Emong during the national trials at Namboole.

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