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Uganda’s Rebecca Chelangat secured victory at the 30th edition of the Sevilla Half Marathon on January 26, 2025. She completed the race at 1:07:18, setting a new course record by beating the previous one by 41 seconds.

Rebecca Chelangat from Uganda claimed victory at the 30th Sevilla Half Marathon on January 26, 2025. She finished the race in 1:07:18, setting a new course record by surpassing the previous time by 41 seconds.

The Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) congratulated her on their official X handle.

“Congratulations to Uganda’s Rebecca Chelangat for winning the Sevilla Half Marathon earlier today with an impressive time of 1:07:18. Kudos also to Annet Chemengich Chelangat 🇺🇬 for finishing strong in 2nd place with 1:08:12. Great performances that continue to make Uganda proud,” UAF posted.

This performance also established a new personal best for Chelangat, surpassing her previous record of 1:10:34, which she achieved in Thailand.

This victory also came with a financial reward of 2,000 Euros and an additional 1,000 Euros for breaking the course record.

Her countrymate Annet Chemengich Chelangat finished second with a time of 1:08:17, making it a notable day for Ugandan athletes at the event. Ethiopia’s Yalganesh Eskamech Gedefa took third place with a time of 1:08:50.

Chelangat is the reigning national champion in the 10,000-meter. Her success has not only gathered attention for her individual talent but also for its potential to inspire a new generation of athletes in Uganda.