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World and Olympics champion Winfred Yavi has expressed her delight at what she has managed to achieve in 2024 while revealing the biggest lesson she learnt from the season.
Olympics 3,000m steeplechase Winfred Yavi has termed her 2024 season special after collecting a number of accolades this year.
The Kenyan-born Bahraini ended the season on a sour note after losing the Diamond League title to Kenya’s Faith Cherotich but she is not letting that damped what has been a successful campaign.
Yavi 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 last month.
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Winfred Yavi reacts to double loss at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels
Winfred Yavi has expressed her disappointment towards losing to Kenya's Faith Cherotich and missing the world record at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels.
“Team Yavi, what a season it’s been! It wasn’t always smooth sailing, but we achieved the ultimate prize,” Yavi posted on social media.
“I always knew 2024 would be special, thanks to my amazing coach, dedicated training partners, our expanded team of experts, supportive partners, a strong family support system, and incredible fans.”
Besides the Diamond League final loss, Yavi also suffered disappointment at the Prefontaine Classic, the Eugene Diamond League, where she finished ninth, and she is thrilled by the strong competition within the sport.
“The competitive spirit of the sport is inspiring globally, and it’s a privilege to compete amongst such great athletes. Well deserved recognition to all who made this season unforgettable in some of the biggest arenas,” she added.
“Finally, 2024 has taught us never to stop chasing our goals because anything is possible. #TeamYavi, we did it! As we head into the offseason, stay tuned for our exciting new projects.”
Yavi is looking forward to defend her world title in Tokyo next season and the world record, currently held by Kenya’s Beatrice Chepkoech, will not be far from her mind, after coming seven hundredths of a second off the mark in Rome.
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Faith Cherotich shares tactics behind her stunning Diamond League win over Olympic champion Winfred Yavi
Faith Cherotich claimed her first-ever Diamond League victory in the women's 3000m steeplechase, defeating Olympic champion Winfred Yavi.
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