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The women's qualifying standard stands at 11.08 seconds for the 100m and 22.60 seconds for the 200m, with the qualiftying window for set to close on July 30, 2023.
Jacent Nyamahunge, the reigning national champion in both the 100m and 200m, is in a tight spot as she pursues a World Championship qualifying spot after the national trials climaxed this weekend.
Despite successfully defending her titles at the national level, Nyamahunge’s time is still outside the qualifying standards for the World Championships, scheduled for August 19 – 27 in Budapest.
The qualifying bar has been raised for Budapest 2023, with the men's standard set at 10.00 seconds for the 100m and 20.16 seconds for the 200m.
The women's qualifying standard stands at 11.08 seconds for the 100m and 22.60 seconds for the 200m, with the qualiftying window for set to close on July 30, 2023.
Expressing her disappointment, Nyamahunge highlighted the lack of proper facilities that would enable athletes to compete at their best.
However, she expressed gratitude to the government and the federation for their efforts in organizing events despite the challenges faced.
"The season hasn't been all that good because we lack facilities,” she told New Vision.
“We haven't been able to achieve our best times due to using the outer track. Nevertheless, we thank God that we have reached the end of the season.”
“We also appreciate the government and the federation for their support in ensuring that the events took place as planned over the past year," Nyamahunge added.
Although the road to qualification remains challenging, there is still hope for Nyamahunge to secure her spot in the World Championships.
Nyamahunge's season-best time over 100m this year is 11.77 seconds, achieved during the Kenyan Championships at the Nyayo National Stadium in June.
In the 200m, her personal best stands at 23.62 seconds, also recorded during the Kenyan championships.
She revealed her upcoming plans to travel and compete in an effort to meet the qualification standards.
"There are plans to go and qualify on Tuesday. I will be flying to Nairobi, and I will also be participating in the World University Games," she stated.
Uganda has up to 20 athletes who have already confirmed qualification for the World Championships, but only one sprinter Tarsis Orogot is eligible for the championships.
The list is headed by 10000m world champion Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, a double Commonwealth Games champion.
Cheptegei, who has only competed in two track events since last year's World Athletics Championships, will compete in both the 5,000m and 10,000m races.
Rebecca Cheptegei, accompanied by Mercyline Chelangat and Doreen Chesang will compete in the marathon.
On the men's side, Stephen Kiisa, Victor Kiplagat, and Andrew Kwemoi will proudly wear the national colors.
Additionally, four athletes have secured their spots in the championships based on their impressive rankings.
Dan Kibet has secured a place in the 5,000m event, Joel Ayeko in the 10,000m, Leonard Chemutai in the 3,000m steeplechase, and Susan Aneno in the 800m event.
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