Norman Katende
2 April 2011
MILDRED Gamba secured a sprint double over Justine Bayigga during the third national track and field trials at Namboole yesterday.
Kampala International University’s Gamba out sprinted her Police Club rival in the 100m and 200m under windy conditions.
Bayigga, the national record holder in the 100m, 200m and 400m events, renewed her rivalry with Gamba.
She beat Gamba in the 200m having lost in the 100m race during the second trials.
Three more trials will be held with athletes out to qualify for the All Africa Games due in Mozambique, September.
UAF THIRD NATIONAL TRIALS
SELECTED RESULTS
MEN: 5000M
1 M. Kipsiro 13:46.4
2 S.Muki 13:59.6
WOMEN: 100M
1 M. Gamba 12.4
2 J. Bayigga 12.5
200M
1 M. Gamba 25.0
2 J. Bayigga 25.1
800M
1 A. Negesa 2:11.7
2 R. Naijjuka 2:16.6
3000M
1 J. Cherutwo 9:50.1
2 M. Chelangat 10:02.2
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