Peruth Chemutai

Peruth Chemutai (born July 10, 1999) is a Ugandan steeplechase runner. She competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase race; her time of 9:31.03 in the heats did not qualify her for the final.[1][2]

Peruth Chemutai in 2016

Hailing from the Bukwo District, she took up running in 2013 after attending the District Athletics Championships in Bukwo as a casual fan.[3] At the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Apia, she won silver medals in the 1500 metres and 3000 metres.[3][4] She also competed in the junior women's race at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, finishing in 7th place.

At the 2018 World Junior Championships held in mid July, she claimed a notable Silver medal in the 3000m steeplechase. A week later, at the Monaco diamond league, she set a national record with a time of 9:07.94

International competitions
Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Uganda
2018 World U20 Championships Tampere, Finland 2nd 3000 m s'chase 9:18.87
African Championships Asaba, Nigeria 5th 3000 m s'chase 9:45.42
2019 World Championships Doha, Qatar 5th 3000 m s'chase 9:11.08

References
  1. "Peruth Chemutai". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on August 31, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  2. "Women's 3000m Steeplechase - Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on September 5, 2016. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  3. Bakama, James (March 10, 2017). "Know your 2017 IAAF stars: Peruth Chemutai". New Vision. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
  4. "Chemutai, Chemusto win medals at 5th Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa". Uganda Radio Network. September 9, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2017.
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