Dorcus Ajok (born 12 July 1994) is a Ugandan middle-distance runner.[3] She represented her country in the 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships reaching the semifinals. In addition, she won the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 2015 Summer Universiade.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 July 1994 Alebtong, Uganda[1] |
| Education | Ndejje University[2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 m, 1500 m |
Background and Education
editDorcus Ajok was born in Akura sub-county, present day Alebtong District. She is the second of nine children born to Dicken Atworo, a teacher and Margaret Akello, a housewife.[4]
She attended Dokolo Primary School before proceeding to Aloi Secondary School for her O Levels (UCE). She later attended Bright College, Lira for her A Levels thereafter joining Ndejje University.[5]
International competitions
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Uganda
| |||||
| 2013 | Universiade | Kazan, Russia | – | 800 m | DQ |
| 11th | 1500 m | 4:25.83 | |||
| 2015 | Universiade | Gwangju, South Korea | 6th (h) | 800 m | 2:04.701 |
| 1st | 1500 m | 4:18.53 | |||
| 5th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:45.40 | |||
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 21st (sf) | 800 m | 2:02.00 |
| Universiade | Taipei, Taiwan | 3rd | 800 m | 2:03.22 | |
| 2nd | 1500 m | 4:19.48 | |||
| 6th | 4 × 400 m relay | 3:43.38 | |||
| 2018 | Commonwealth Games | Gold Coast, Australia | 6th | 800 m | 2:01.22 |
| 2019 | Universiade | Naples, Italy | 3rd | 800 m | 2:02.31 |
1Disqualified in the semifinals
Personal bests
editOutdoor
- 800 metres – 2:00.79 (Huelva 2017)
- 1500 metres – 4:16.44 (Kazan 2013)
- One mile – 4:43.1 (Kampala 2014)
References
edit- ^ "2018 CWG bio". Retrieved 29 April 2018.
- ^ Bakama, James (16 March 2017). "Know your 2017 IAAF stars: Dorcus Ajok". Saturday Vision. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
- ^ Dorcus Ajok at World Athletics
- ^ "Star athlete Ajok proud of who she is". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ^ "Star athlete Ajok proud of who she is". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 2019-07-11.
- ^ "Profile of Docus AJOK". All-Athletics.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 12 August 2017.
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