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Wiseman Were has recounted his journey to qualifying for the Olympics, disclosing that there were times when people told him running the 400m Hurdles would never take him anywhere.
Wiseman Were has opened up about his long journey from when he started the career to sealing his first Olympic qualification.
Were disclosed that there was a lot that happened when he started and there were people who warned him to leave the sport or they would cut ties with him.
The Kenyan hurdler disclosed that some told him he would not go far, looking at the history of Kenyan athletics in sprints. However, he added that there were people who believed in his talent and stuck by his side until he made such a huge milestone.
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05:55 - 04.07.2024
Dream come true as Wiseman Were gears up for tough hurdling show at Olympic Games
Wiseman Were has opened up about plans to silence competitors at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games after achieving his dream.
Were also explained that there was no way he could follow what other people would say and he had to chase his dreams despite the bumpy journey.
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“I have been told to leave the sport so many times because there are people who didn’t have faith in me and what I was doing and there were people I had to brush shoulders with because I decided to follow my heart,” Were said.
“Among those who asked me to stop running, there are people who came to congratulate me after my qualification, there are some who have never talked to me since and there are a lot of things that have happened since.
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08:00 - 20.07.2024
Ferdinand Omanyala reveals what excites him about his Olympipcs preparations
Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has explained the details of his preparations that are giving him confidence of a successful Olympics Games.
“There are people who told me that I’m only wasting my time, some saw my potential and came and supported me and there are others who told me that I wouldn’t go far. I’m happy to have made the Olympic team,” he added.
Upon qualifying for the Olympic Games, the Kenyan has been burning the midnight oil in the search for glory and at the moment, he admitted to be in good shape.
Were added that this is a crucial time for the sprinters since most of the focus will be on middle and long-distances but he urged fans to also work with sprinters and rally behind them.
“I feel like I’m okay and ready for the competition. I want people to expect a surprise from me. I know the focus is on the middle and long distances but in the sprints, that’s where a lot will unfold,” he said.
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12:00 - 20.07.2024
‘He’s the actual GOAT’ - American sprint legend sings Christian Taylor’s praises after his final jump
The former Olympic champion feels the retiring triple jump legend deserves the GOAT tag more than many others following his successful 17-year career.
“I would like to urge fans to have a positive mind and give us the positive energy. Kenyans should just support us through thick and thin.”
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