Julius Yego
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About
Kenyan javelin thrower who, in 2013, set a national record in the event with a distance of 85.40 meters. He is the winner of such events as the 2012 African Championships in Athletics and the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Before Fame
He was inspired to pursue javelin throwing after seeing videos of great throwers like Jan Zelezny on YouTube. He won the national junior title in 2006.
Trivia
In 2011, he became the first Kenyan to win the javelin throwing title at the All-Africa Games.
Family Life
He is the fourth of seven children born to his parents. His older brother Henry Kiprono is also a javelin thrower.
Associated With
He beat out Trinidadian Olympic gold medalist Keshorn Walcott at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
