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Achola on Track for 2012 London Olympics

Posted by langoconference on April 18, 2009 at 6:26 PM

By LW Sports correspondent in Kampala, April 18, 2009


Achola (left) and Chakwell at the 600m mark (Photo: Sue O'Connor)

Achola Janet, a student of Kampala International University, is tipped to be one of the best female athletes in Uganda after improving her 800m personal best by over one second in UAF Second National Trial held at Mandela National Stadium (Namboole, Kampala) on April 18, 2009.


The race was won by Juliet Chekwell (Standard SSS) in 2min 08.4 sec. Achola was second in 2.09.9 sec.


Achola's coach, Kevin O'Connor, said: "Janet was disappointed at coming second, and most especially at not beating her personal best by a bigger margin. But this disappointment demonstrates her determination to improve, which is a marvellous reflection of her personality. I am confident that we are on course for 2 min 6 sec this season and then around 2 min 00 sec in 2012, so she can qualify for the London Olympics".
 

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2 Comments

Reply Assumpta Mary Kintu
09:06 PM on May 01, 2009 
It is energizing to see our daughters and children aspiring toward something positive amidist adversity. I have no doubt, she will win!
Reply sonnenliegen
02:40 PM on January 17, 2010 
Great!