Javelin thrower Julius Yego will be one of the most experienced athletes in Team Kenya’s entourage heading to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan later on in the year.
Yego, 36, will be heading to his seventh World Championships after attaining the qualification mark following last weekend’s trials.
Speaking exclusively to Telecomasia.net, Yego says he is excited at the prospect of heading to another global showpiece, especially after a good season, and is looking forward to do well.
Julius Yego
Just being there for me is a win. Seven world championships is no joke because not many people can afford to do it. The discipline and hard work that comes with it is immense. I am looking forward to a good outing and possibly fighting for a medal spot. I have had a very good campaign in the competitions I have been in this season, especially the two out of the country, so I feel pretty confident heading to Tokyo.
Yego is historically remembered for winning Kenya’s first ever gold medal in a field event when he clinched the title at the 2015 Worlds in Beijing, China.
