It has been a quiet season for Olympic silver medallist Julius Yego as he continues recovery from a shoulder injury and training in preparation for the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Nonetheless, his sabbatical leave has also accorded him an opportunity to reflect on his journey to javelin stardom that culminated in gold medal at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China and a silver medal at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. So popular was Yego in the aftermath of Rio that he was the inspiration behind rapper Khaligraph Jones hit single ‘Julius Yego’, which is an ode to the 32-year old’s power and precision when throwing the javelin. There were also public service vehicles emblazoned with graffiti of Kenya’s field events sensation. Rather, it was the product of many years of painstaking patience and persistence that required stoic will.

Source: The Star December 08, 2020 01:52 UTC