back to top
HomeSportsOlympics: Ugandan Duo Nakaayi, Nanyondo Miss 800m Final

Olympics: Ugandan Duo Nakaayi, Nanyondo Miss 800m Final

Published on

- Advertisement -spot_img

Uganda’s middle distance duo of Halima Nakaayi and Winnie Nanyondo fell short of the final of the 800m race after losing their respective heats Saturday at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics.

Nakaayi (2:04.44), the 800m champion came eighth in a race won by Jamaica’s Natoya Goule in 1:59:57 and Great Britain’s Jemma Reekie who came second in 1:59:77.

https://twitter.com/tariqpanja/status/1421446529542283264?s=20

The two needed to finish in the top two in their heats or at least claim the next 2 fastest times to advance to the Final.

Nakaayi lacked the sharpness that saw her take the 800m title at the IAAF World Diamond Champions in Doha two years ago with a time of 1:58.04.

Commonwealth bronze medalist Winnie Nanyondo also faltered,  finishing fifth in her semifinal heat despite posting a season-best time of 1:59:84. The heat was won by Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson in a time of 1:59:12.

According to the competition format, the first two runners in each heat book a slot to the final and the next two fastest across all heats also advance to the Final.

Now, Nanyondo remains with one chance when she will lineup in the 1,500m. Her personal best in the race is 4:06.13.

Related

Mukono Residents Demand Accountability From Hon. Nsibwa Fred Kagwa Over Theatre Construction Funds At Nakifuma Health Centre III

Mukono residents are demanding accountability from Hon. Nsibwa Fred Kagwa, the Member of Parliament...

Shincheonji Taekwondo Team Wins Medals Again At International Competition, Shining On The Global Stage

At the 2025 Park Chung-hee Cup International Open Taekwondo Championships: 4 Gold, 7 Silver,...

Bebe Cool Reflects On Key Lessons From His Kenya and Dar es Salaam Media Tour

After two weeks in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, promoting his Break the Chains...

Kadaga Dumps Namuganza As Allies Suffer Defeat In NRM Primaries

Veteran politician and First Deputy Prime Minister, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, appears to have...

More from The Capital Times

Business Boom In Namugongo Ahead Of Martyrs Day

Business has picked up this morning at Namugongo Martyrs shrine according to traders. The...

Minister Kasolo In Hot Soup Over Alleged Orungo Voter Attacks Accused Of Orchestrating Violence Fo Intimidate Opponents in NRM Primaries

A political storm is brewing in Orungo sub-county after shocking allegations emerged linking Uganda’s...

African contemporary singer Liboi pairs up with Kenyan producer Kayrop on new single “twende sote”

NAIROBI - JULY 11, 2025 — African contemporary singer Liboi has teamed up withKenyan...