David Emong
| Sport | |
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| Country |  Uganda |
| Sport | Athletics |
David Emong (born 1990) is an Ugandan disabled athlete who competes in sprint and medium distance running. He won Uganda's first Paralympic medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games, gaining a silver medal in the Men's 1500 metres T46.[1][2][3]
References
- ^ Isabirye, David (17 September 2016). "Emong wins Uganda's first ever medal in Paralympics Games history". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ^ Paulat, Lizabeth (21 September 2016). "First Ugandan Paralympic Medal Winner Returns Home a Winner". VOA News. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ^ "Uganda's first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory". Agitos Foundation. International Paralympic Committee. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
Categories:
- 1990 births
- Living people
- Disabled track and field athletes
- Ugandan male middle-distance runners
- Ugandan male sprinters
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
- Medalists at the 2016 Summer Paralympics
- Paralympic silver medalists for Uganda
- Paralympic medalists in athletics (track and field)