Adero Nyakisi on her way to 5000m win in 2009 Ugandan Championships (© Daniel Senfuma)
Ugandan Prisons officer Adero Nyakisi’s supremacy at the distance races and Ali Ngaimoko’s sprints dominance were some of the highlights of the two-day MTN Bank Ugandan Championships (24 / 25) that ended today at the Mandela National Staduim, Namboole.
After setting a national record over 10,000m the previous day, the prison officer Adero Nyakisi was 20 seconds away from qualifying at 5000m for the 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Berlin, Germany (15 to 23).
Nyakisi dominated the women's 5000m in 15:45.3, having broken the 18-year-old 10,000m record the day before (14 July) with a solo effort of 33:02.1, bettering Beatrice Ayikoru’s mark of 34:03.41, that was set in Sheffield in 1991.
"I am extremely happy that I have at least broken the 18-year old record jinx after a disappointing effort that could not yield the desired results for Berlin Championships. I lacked strong opposition to achieve that. Anyway, that’s God's plan," Nyakisi said.
Kampala International University student Ali Ngaimoko was the sprint king of the championships after winning the men's 200m and 400m. In 200m, Ngaimoko had to see off Uganda Christian University’s Lazarus Inya before crossing with 21.0sec while Inya registered 21.5.
The men 400m produced exciting moments. Fresh from the World University Games Ali Ngaimoko won the tight race in 46.5sec followed in second by former national champion Waisswa Lukungu who was timed at 46.7.
Martin Toroitich won the 10,000m final with 28:53.0, while Geoffrey Kusuro brushed-off a stiff challenge from Dickson Huru before cruising to victory in the 5000m with 13:44.0 compared to Huru’s 13:44.9.
Osaka World Championship 5000m bronze medallist Moses Kipsiro pulled out of the 1500m final after winning his semi-final round heat with 3:45.6.
“I competed in this race to test my readiness for Monaco especially to see whether my injured ankle has healed and can hold my body in Monaco (Tuesday 28). I think am okay now," Kipsiro said after the race.
Alex Cherop capitalised on Kipsiro’s absence to win the final with 3:41.7 followed by Kusuro in 3:42.0 while defending champion, Jimmy Adar settled for third place with 3:42.3.
Daniel Senfuma and Namayo Mawerere for IAAF
RESULTS:
Men
100m
1. Geofrey Akena (UCU) 10.3
2. Lazarus Inya (UCU) 10.5
3. Ivan Wesonga (St. Lawrence) 10.6
200m
1. Ali Ngaimoko (KIU) 21.0
2. Lazarus Inya (UCU) 21.5
3. Emmnauel Tugumisirize (Nkumba) 21.7
400m
1. Ali Ngaimoko (KIU) 46.5
2. Waisswa Likungu (KIU) 46.7
3. Daniel Okiror (UPDF) 47.1
800m
1. Alex Cherop (Standard) 1:47.7
2. Jimmy Adar (Standard) 1:47.7
3. Ian Kipchumba (Ndejje University) 1:49.1
1500m
1. Alex Cherop (Standard) 3:41.7
2. Geoffrey Kusuro (Arua) 3:42.0
3. Jimmy Adar (Standard) 3:42.3
5000m
1. Geoffrey Kusuro (Arua) 13:44.0 2. Dickson Huru (Standard) 13:44.9 3. Abraham kiplimo (Standard) 13:48.0
10,000m
1. Martin Toroitich (Arua) 28:53.0 2. Stephen Kiprotich (Prisons) 28:56.2 3. Daniel Korir (KIU) 29:04.9
Women
100m
1. Mildred Gamba (MUK) 11.2
2. Emilly Nanziri (KIU) 11.4
3. Justine Bayigga (Police) 11.6
400m
1. Emilly Nanziri (KIU) 53.5
2. Justine Bayigga (Police) 52.8
3. Agnes Aneno (Fame) 55.4
1500m
1. Annet Negesa (Iganga King of kings) 4:19.3
2. Juliet Chekwel (Standard) 4:20.1
3. Viola Chemos (Arua) 4:36.7
5000m
1. Adero Nyakisi (prisons) 15:45.3
2. Viola Chemos (Arua) 16:47.0
3. Irene Chemusto (Prisons) 16:48.3
10,000m
1. Adero Nyakisi (Prisons) 33:02.1 NR
2, Irene Chemusto (Prisons) 34:19.7
3. Grace Chesang (UPDF) 34:23.7
