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The Makueni-born Baharanian has revealed why she will look to move on from steeplechase racing.
Reigning 3000m steeplechase world champion Winfred Yavi has revealed why she wants to graduate to the 5000m race after the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The Makueni-born Baharanian, who has admitted severally that she looks up to iconic athlete Faith Kipyegon, has noted that she will graduate onto longer distance races after the Olympics.
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05:32 - 15.09.2023
ATHLETICS Winfred Yavi explains why Kenya will struggle to end El Bakkali’s steeplechase dominance
The 23-year-old has explained why Kenya will struggle to halt Soufianne El Bakkali's dominance in the event.
Speaking to Musyi FM, the 23-year-old, who plans to dominate, revealed the reason she does not want to spend the rest of her career on steeplechase, especially if she wins the Olympic gold medal in Paris next year.
“My target next year is to win the Olympics because I know even if I get it once, it will live with me forever,” Yavi said.
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“When you look at the veteran steeplechasers like (Ezekiel) Kemboi, they get injuries. Steeplechase gives you injuries and if you stay there for long you won't shift fast.”
Kipyegon won gold in the 5000m race despite only taking part in the category in her fourth senior attempt at the World Championships.
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Yavi plans to graduate to that race and emulate Kipyegon, an athlete she has described as a mentor and role model, before also having a go at the 10,000m event
“Yes, it (steeplechase) has injured a lot of athletes and ended their careers. I've done my research and I don't want it to finish my career. I will graduate with time.
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“My target is to move slowly and graduate slowly after I get my title. I don't want to stay here for long, I'll move to 5000 and then 10,000 slowly.”
Yavi will be looking to go for her first Diamond League title this weekend when she competes in the steeplechase final at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon.
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21:45 - 31.08.2023
ATHLETICS Deja Vu as Winfred Yavi again upsets Kenyan duo in Zurich Diamond League
The Makueni-born Bahraini athlete is in the form of her life after back-to-back steeplechase victories.
It will be her third straight appearance at the final and she will be up against rivals Faith Cherotich and world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech.
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