Peruth Chemutai
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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.[1][2]
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Born | (1999-07-10) 10 July 1999 (age 25) Bukwo District, Uganda |
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Country | Uganda |
Sport | Athletics |
Event | Long-distance running |
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Chemutai is the Ugandan record holder for the 3000 m steeplechase and 5 kilometres road race.