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The Kenyan-born Bahraini elicited mixed reactions from fans after taking a photo of herself training at Nyayo Stadium ahead of the season final in Brussels.
Kenyans expressed mixed reactions towards Olympics and World 3,000m steeplechase champion Winfred Yavi’s photo taken while training at Nyayo National Stadium.
The Kenyan-born Bahraini has been in the country in recent weeks as she visited her family and also took to training to stay in shape as she gears up for a great finish to her splendid season.
Yavi has been joining some of her Kenyan colleagues in training at Nyayo Stadium but that decision seems to have divided her fans going by their reaction online.
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09:15 - 31.08.2024
Winfred Yavi makes bold statement after near record-breaking run in Rome
Winfred Yavi nearly set a world record at the Rome Diamond League and is now aiming for higher achievements in her upcoming races.
“I love track sessions! When you truly love your job, you can achieve the most incredible feats. #TeamYavi Have a great week ahead,” Yavi posted on social media, accompanying her post with a photo of herself in training gear at Nyayo Stadium.
“Wait. You train in Kenya and represent another country?” posed a fan who seemed surprised.
“Training in Kenya, winning for other countries,” added another one.
However, others are happy that Yavi is training in Kenya.
“Hata wazungu come to train in Kenya. Also note, Kenya has limited slots for athletes even if they qualify for World Championships. So as a Kenyan, inabidi you look to run for other countries otherwise utajipata bila kazi,” said another fan.
“A nurse or doctor studies/trains in Kenya and goes to cure other country’s patients. What's your point?”
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16:00 - 21.08.2024
[WATCH] Winfred Yavi in tears as she celebrates Olympics gold medals with her parents in Kenya
Bahrain’s Olympics champion Winfred Yavi was overcame by emotions as she returned to Kenya to celebrate her gold medal win with her parents.
Some supporters chose to give Yavi love advice in light of the tragic demise of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei who met her death in Kenya following a case of domestic violence.
“Take care, we fear [for] your safety like what is happening to your fellow athletes. Trust no one in the name of love,” pointed out another fan.
Yavi is among a number of Kenyan-born runners who switched allegiance but still choose to train in the country before major competitions.
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09:17 - 08.09.2024
'We bounced back'- Mary Moraa shares heartfelt moment with 'bestie' Sha'Carri Richardson
Mary Moraa has once again struck the internet with a heartwarming photo of herself and her 'bestie' Sha'Carri Richardson as she sent a stark warning to her rivals ahead of the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels.
The 24-year-old has had a great season, having won an Olympics gold in Paris in a new Olympics record time of 8:52.76, before she came 0.07 seconds of the world record to win the Rome Diamond League in 8:44.39.
She will be seeking to defend her Diamond League Trophy at the season finale in Brussels slated between September 13 and 14.
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