800 M: Ronald Musagala (1:45:37)
Ronald Musagala grabbed all the attention at the 2013 National Atheltics Championships held at Namboole as he hit the qualifying time for the World Championships after he clocked 1:45:49 to finish second in heat three of the semifinals in the 800 metre race.
Musagala was boosted by Kenyan Abdenego Chesebo, who clocked 1:45.37. The Qualifying time for the world Championships is 1:46.20. In the final of the same event, he however slowed up to clock 1:47:00.
The development means that unless Julius Mutekanga runs below 1:45.30 in two weeks time, he will be dropped from team in favour of Musagala.
“I feel very happy having qualified today, but it is up to me to intensify my training ahead of the world champions. I thank my coach Mr Raphael Kassejja and all the people who have helped me qualify.”, a happy Musagala told Kawowo sports.
Musagala had beaten Moses Kipsiro in the 1500m final, though he was short of the qualification mark by 1 second. The qualifying mark is 3:37.00.
Moses Kipsiro has a miserable event as he was again beaten by Abdallah Mande in a slow paced 5000m, where they were trying to help Geoffrey Kusuro qualify but ended up finishing third in the 500m event.
Uganda Atheltics President, Dominic Outchet, praised the youngsters for the high level of competition but challenged them to work even harder and avoid indecent behavior.
“We can even perform better, live a responsible life, avoid drugs, train well and have a good nutrition”, Dominic urged.
The over all Clubs accolade was taken by Serere District, and the team manager, Emille Otekat promised them a bull come next week. Telecommunications giants, MTN Uganda offered the cash prizes to the top 3 finishers in each event while Aqua Sipi Mineral water quenched the athletes’ thirst at the two day Championships.
The event was organised by Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF).
About Musagala:
Born: 16th December 1994 in Kaliiro District
Parents: Moses Bikumbi and Edith Nangobi
Education: Iganga Parents (Primary), Kings of Kings, Iganga (O-level) and Currently at Kampala University pursuing CISCO Programming Certificate.
Training Coach: Raphael Kassejja
Some of the Results :
Men
100m : Nasser Ssebabi (10:86), Musa Isabirye (10:87), Bidusu Hamidu (11:08)
200m: Denis Opio (Serere) 22.27, Musa Isabirye (Jinja SS) 21.68, Godwin Byamukama (MAK) 21.86
800m: Ronald Musagala (KU) 1:47.00,Emmanuel Siyasiya (Police) 1:47.47, Elvis Bushendich (UPDF) 1:51.69
5000m: Abdallah Manade (Police) 13:30.96, Moses Kipsiro (Elgon) 13:31.08, Geoffrey Kusuro (Arua) 13:35.57
10000M :Kibet Peter-Police (28:26.20), Ayeko Thomas (Elgon) 28:34.01, Kiplimo Phillip (Prisons) 28:34.71
3000m SC
Nathan Ayeko (Alpha) 8:37.44, Timothy Toproitich (Elgon) 8:38.68, Ben Siwa (Police) 8:40.98
T/Jump
Vincent Okot (Police) 15.40, Francis Oketayot (Gombe) 14.72, Denis Odong (Police) 14.72
Discuss
Oscar Opio (Prisons) 36.89, Felix Komakech (KU) 36.51,Vincent Okot (Police) 35.10
H/Jump
Emmanuel Okello (Gulu) 1.86, Fredrick Ochero (Ndejje) 1.83, Leonard Anyo (Serere) 1.80
Shotput Men:Wokorach Jacob (Ndejje) 12.86, Okot Vincent (Police) 12.85, Opio Oscar (Prisons) 12.47
Long Jump Men : Okot Alfred (Prisons) 7.15, Okot Vincent (Police) 7.01, Oketayot Francis (Gombe ss) 7.00
Javelin Men: Kibwota Patrick (Ndejje) 63.13, Ssenoga David (Kla.Univ) 59.93, Ocaya Brian (Gulu Youth) 57.91
Women
100m :Ayikoru Scovia (12:04), Gamba Mildred (12:22), Banura Moureen (12:24)
200m: Maureen Banura (Gombe) 24.44,Scovia Ayikoru (Serere) 24.67, Shida Leni (Ndejje) 25.08
400m:Halimah Nakayi (KU) 54.92, Scovia Ayikoru (Serere) 55.52, Shida Leni (Ndejje) 56.27
800m: Halimah Nakaayi (KU) 2:01.68,Dorcus Ajok (Ndejje) 2:08.78,Febia Chemutai (Police) 2:13.59
10000m: Viola Chemos (Arua) 33:35.80, Juliet Chekwel (UPDF) 33:50.75,Rebecca Cheptegei (UPDF) 34:10.80
T/Jump: Joyce Ajok (Gulu) 11.92, Nancy Ajok (Gulu) 11.51, Everlene Achan (Gombe) 11.37
Discuss: Carolyne Aber (Prisons) 34.23, Rose Oyella (KU) 32.1, Nancy Lakot (Serere) 30.44
