African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029
Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm so happy that the world will come to Kenya."
— Julius Yego , Athlete
"It means a lot for the youth and the juniors because it makes the dream really big."
— Janeth Jepkosgei , Athlete
"I can imagine what this is going to do to up-and-coming athletes."
— Ferdinand Omanyala , Athlete
Key People
World record holder in the women's 800m.
Ferdinand Omanyala is a Kenyan sprinter.
Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian long-distance runner and a two-time Olympic 10,000m champion.
Janeth Jepkosgei is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner and the 2007 women's 800m world champion.
Julius Yego is a Kenyan javelin thrower and the 2015 world champion.
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Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya the 2029 World Athletics Championships to inspire the next generation.
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