She became the first-ever female Ugandan to step onto the podium in any sport at the Olympics after she powered to 3,000m steeplechase gold in a national record time of nine minutes and 1.45 seconds during the Tokyo 2020 Games in Japan. He yet again found a new place in the nation’s history by becoming the first Ugandan to win more than a medal at the same Olympics’ edition. He sealed his legacy as the country’s greatest athlete ever by winning 10,000m silver and 5,000m gold medals in Tokyo. 3. JACOB KIPLIMO 10,000m Olympic bronze medalist Jacob Kiplimo wrapped up 2021 with a 21km World Record…