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David Emong

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David Emong
Sport
Country Uganda
SportAthletics
Medal record
Para-athletics
Representing  Uganda
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 1500 m T46
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Tokyo 1500 m T46

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

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  1. ^ Isabirye, David (17 September 2016). "Emong wins Uganda's first ever medal in Paralympics Games history". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  2. ^ Paulat, Lizabeth (21 September 2016). "First Ugandan Paralympic Medal Winner Returns Home a Winner". VOA News. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Uganda's first Paralympic medallist seeks further glory". Agitos Foundation. International Paralympic Committee. 29 October 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2017.