Dismas Yeko (born 9 October 2004) is a Ugandan long-distance runner.

Dismas Yeko
Victory in the men's 10,000m final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, China.
Personal information
Born (2004-10-09) 9 October 2004 (age 20)
Sport
CountryUganda
SportAthletics
Event(s)5000 metres, 10,000 metres
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 5000 m: 14:05.05 (2022)
  • 10,000 m: 28:33.00 (2022)
Medal record
Summer World University Games
Gold medal – first place 2021 Chengdu 10,000 m

He is studying at the Ndejje University. He won a gold medal in the 10,000 metres at the 2021 Summer World University Games.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ "Dismas Yeko claims Gold in Men's 10,000m at World University Games". NTV Uganda. 3 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Yeko Dismas wins Uganda's first medal at the Chengdu University games". New Vision. 2 August 2023.
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