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Ferdinand Omanyala has shared an inspiring message as Kenya celebrates Mashujaa Day.
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has a message to share as Kenyans celebrate Mashujaa Day.
In a post on his X (formerly, Twitter) handle, the Commonwealth Games champion shared that tough times are what create heroes within us as he wished Kenyans a happy Mashujaa Day.
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18:30 - 19.10.2023
ATHLETICS Omanyala reveals inspiration behind opening a sprints academy of excellence in Kitale
Omanyala has revealed the inspiration behind his decision to launch an athletics academy at St.Joseph’s National School, Kitale on Monday.
“Hard times don't create heroes. It is during the hard time when the 'hero' within is revealed. Happy mashujaa day!” the post read.
Indeed, Omanyala is a true definition of a journey from grass to grace and he has come out to share his story and why giving up was never an option.
In his early times during his track career back in 2017, Omanyala was banned for 14 months for testing positive for doping substance, glucocorticoid betamethasone.
However, he did not let that define him since it was not an intentional violation and he continued training, hoping to bounce back stronger.
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20:00 - 12.10.2023
ATHLETICS Kelvin Kiptum, Noah Lyles among 11 men shortlisted for World Athlete of the Year Award
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum will battle it out for the Men’s World Athlete of the Year Award with 10 other athletes, including world 100m and 200m champion Noah Lyles
His journey to the top has not been an easy one since he also narrated that there were times he could be denied opportunities to compete in certain events but he kept going.
The 2023 season has finally become his breakthrough and he has been able to achieve a number of milestones.
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17:30 - 19.10.2023
ATHLETICS Ferdinand Omanyala and co. learn of busy 2023/2024 calendar as Athletics Kenya unveil schedule
Faith Kipyegon, Ferdinand Omanyala and co. will now be able to know the events Athletics Kenya has lined up for them for the 2023/2024 season.
He made a strong comeback to the Diamond League Meetings and managed a podium finish in all the races eventually winning the Meeting in Monaco.
He also made it to the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary where he finished seventh in the final but he has promised to bounce back next year ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris, France.
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12:05 - 08.10.2023
ATHLETICS Omanyala opens up on his off track relationship with Noah Lyles, Fred Kerley
Ferdinand Omanyala has shared reasons why he prefers maintaining healthy relationships with his rivals outside of the track.
He is currently enjoying his off season but he will be keen to get back to training as he gears up for the busy 2024 season.
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