Peruth Chemutai

Peruth Chemutai
Chemutai in 2016
Personal information
Born (1999-07-10) 10 July 1999
Bukwo District, Uganda
Sport
CountryUganda
SportAthletics
EventLong-distance running
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
Medal record
Women's athletics
Representing  Uganda
Olympic Games
2020 Tokyo3000 m s'chase
2024 Paris3000 m s'chase
Commonwealth Games
2022 Birmingham3000 m s'chase
African Games
2023 Accra3000 m s'chase
World U20 Championships
2018 Tampere3000 m s'chase

Peruth Chemutai (born July 10, 1999) is a Ugandan steeplechase runner. She won the gold medal in the women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, becoming the first Ugandan woman ever to win an Olympic medal. She added a silver medal in this event at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Chemutai is the Ugandan record holder for the 3000 m steeplechase and 5 kilometres road race.

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