Uganda’s young mountain runners dominated the rugged slopes of the Spanish Pyrenees on Sunday, sweeping the podium in the men’s junior 7km race at the World Mountain Running Championships.
Titus Musau powered to victory in 33 minutes 09 seconds, with Enos Chebet close behind at 33:26 and Cherotich Abraham securing third in 33:32.
Team Uganda celebrating.Team Uganda celebrating.
The trio seized control early, breaking away on the opening climb and never looking back. Switzerland’s Matthieu Bührer and Loïc Berger chased hard but settled for fourth and fifth. CT
The sweep highlights Uganda’s growing strength in mountain running, sending a clear message that the nation’s distance talent reaches far beyond the track.
