Oscar Chelimo

Oscar Chelimo is a Ugandan long-distance runner and a bronze medalist from the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. His running journey began on a high school sports day, when a top-three finish inspired him to start running daily. Now, training at the Tuscany Camp in Italy, Chelimo’s passion for running has not only changed his life but also earned him global recognition. Outside of athletics, he’s fascinated by traditional cultures and dreams of one day becoming a farmer.

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