Julius Yego Puts Retirement on Hold to Chase One Last Achievement

Julius Yego Puts Retirement on Hold to Chase One Last Achievement Image source: Imago

Julius Yego Puts Retirement on Hold to Chase One Last Achievement

Abigael Wafula 14:08 - 30.05.2025

Kenyan javelin star Julius Yego has opened up about the one goal he still wants to achieve before hanging up his spikes for good.

The 2015 world javelin champion, Julius Yego, has revealed one goal he wants to accomplish before finally retiring.

Julius Yego has enjoyed a career spanning over 10 years and has revealed that there is one major goal he has yet to achieve.

He has made four appearances on the Olympic stage, making his debut at the 2012 London Olympics and his latest appearance being at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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At the World Championships, Julius Yego has also been impressive, making his debut at the 2013 World Championships. His latest appearance on the world stage was at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.

Julius Yego: I’m Not Retiring, Just Yet

Julius Yego
Julius Yego. Image source: Imago Julius Yego

The Kenyan javelin star revealed that he is chasing one more personal best time before he thinks of hanging up his spikes.

His personal best time currently stands at 92.72m, an African and national record, and he wants to go beyond that in a bid to make history.

Julius Yego is aware of the many athletes he has inspired, including being a source of motivation for Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, among other athletes.

“My legacy has not ended; I’ve inspired many people to take up different things. Ferdinand Omanyala, when he was struggling a bit, used to come and talk to me. I think I’m still able to leave a longer legacy, and I want to,” Julius Yego said in a press conference ahead of the Kip Keino Classic.

“I will only retire from the sport when my body refuses to get the job done… At the moment, I’m still young and ready to go. I will not retire until I go beyond my personal best time.”

Julius Yego: What I Want to Achieve at Kip Keino Classic

Julius Yego
Julius Yego. Image source: Imago

Julius Yego added that he is not under any pressure to deliver ahead of the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex.

He will face tough opposition from the likes of two-time world champion Anderson Peters, but he believes in his preparation and is ready to impress home fans.

“I’m not under any pressure because I know what I’m capable of doing. This is my second competition of the season, and I don’t want to rush myself into anything,” Julius Yego said.

Julius Yego opened his season at the Diamond League Meeting in Doha, Qatar, where he cleared 78.52 m to settle for ninth place. He hopes to impress in his second event of the season.

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