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The Tanzanian marathon legend is among the standout athletes who have rallied behind Ferdinand Omanyala following his performance at the Paris Olympics.
Tanzanian marathon king Gabriel Geay has showered Ferdinand Omanyala with support after his unceremonious exit from the Paris Olympics.
Omanyala was knocked out in the semifinal after he finished eighth in the third semifinal, clocking 10.08 to cross the finish line. The race was won by Kishane Thompson with Fred Kerley coming in second, clocking 9.80 and 9.84 respectively.
His performance could not guarantee him a slot in the final of the men’s 100m. He received positive and negative criticism, however, the positive messages outweighed the negative with fans across the globe lauding him for changing the story in Kenyan sprinting.
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Gabriel Geay on beating Eliud Kipchoge & relationship with the late Kelvin Kiptum
Tanzanian Marathon star Gabriel Geay has opened up on the relationship he shared with the late Kelvin Kiptum and how it felt beating Eliud Kipchoge in the Boston Marathon.
One particular positive message came from the 2023 Boston Marathon runner-up who rallied behind Africa’s fastest man, showering him with love.
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Geay, in reply to a quote shared by Omanyala, lauded the Kenyan for a good job done on the Olympic stage, carrying the weight of all East Africans on his shoulders and making an impact despite his semifinal exit.
“True my champion. Let’s keep going, we believe in you and there’s always a next time. Never lose hope, let’s keep that spirit,” Geay commented.
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Following his exit from the Paris Olympics, Omanyala broke his silence through a motivational quote across his social media handles.
“Whatever you’re facing right now—it’s not the end of your story. God is with you and always will be. Thank you to everyone who believes that the Kenyan sprint story will never be the same again,” Omanyala said.
Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Games champion was off to a great start to his Olympic campaign, reigning supreme in the first round. He won the race, clocking a stunning 10.08 to cross the finish line before faltering in the semifinal to miss a slot in the final.
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