Halimah Nakaayi - Profile, Height and Medals

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Halimah Nakaayi Uganda

Halimah Nakaayi is one of the athletes that has put Uganda on the map. She has managed to join the record books of great Ugandan athletes alongside legends like John Akii Bua. Though she has been running since 2011, it was not until 2019 that she got her big break and I guess she was laughing last since her big break came in the form of a massive win and a Gold medal. Well no matter the struggle she has had to go through, when her name is said today, it is followed by an applause and she is definitely described as a gold medalist.

Halimah Nakaayi Height

Born on 16^th October 1994 in Mukono, Central Uganda, this 25 year old athlete weighs about 45 kilograms and is of average height. She is well built and fit that seeing her run on the track one can’t help but be entertained.

How tall is Halimah Nakaayi?

Nakaayi’s exact height is not known but she is of average height and as well all know, height has a lot to do with the success of any athlete. Since she has succeeded, it can be concluded that she is of the right height.

Halimah Nakaayi Religion

From the name Halimah, it is easy to predict that this incredible sports woman is from the Islam faith. Her faith coupled with her determination to succeed seems to be working well for her. Her faith cannot be overlooked given that she has competed in a number of Islamic games and even won a silver medal in the 2017 Islamic Solidarity Games in Baku, Azerbaijan. In interviews, Halimah has also attributed her success to God and has always thanked him first in everything.

Halimah Nakaayi IAAF

Halimah’s long athlete journey finally led her to the IAAF World Championships in 2019 where she competed in the 800m final race at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. It was her first appearance on a stage of this magnitude but it seems she went there with lots of determination and after tons of preparation because she brought home incredible results.

Nakaayi wins Gold Medal

This is a headline that had everyone stop and scamper to find a way of reading more on the story. When Halima emerged 1^st in the 800m World Championship Race, she not only because a world champion and gold medalist, but a beacon of hope to many Ugandan athletes that have struggled to make it to the international scene yet not got a break through yet. Being her first time at the IAAF World Championships, she was probably nervous and intimidated by the events though she did not let this get to her head. Upon crossing that finish line, she could not help but celebrate the only way she knew how. It was truly a magical moment and what a way to bear the Ugandan flag at the Championship’s closing ceremony.

Halima Nakaayi Tokyo 2021

The 2021 Tokyo Olympics are still a few months away and it is still not yet known if Nakaayi will be one of the contenders for the 800m race. However, fans were disappointed when she lost to 27 year old Jemma Reekie in Lievin France early this season but no worries yet, there is still plenty of time for Nakaayi to bring her game.