Julius Yego
Julius Yego is a Kenyan javelin thrower and the 2015 World Champion, known for his impressive achievements in the sport despite starting as a football striker. He is celebrated for his dedication and innovative training methods, which have greatly contributed to his success.
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He met Olympic javelin champion Julius Yego for a throwing session.
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Kenya· 2026-01-14
He took a javelin challenge with world champion Julius Yego.
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Julius Yego turned his ankle on his third attempt and failed to finish the competition.
Back to the future as Walcott wins javelin gold in Tokyo
Guyana· 2025-09-19
Julius Yego, a Rio Olympics silver medallist, expressed sadness over Birech's passing.
Kenyans mourn steeplechase star Jairus BirechKenya· 2025-09-19
Julius Yego admitted to being on the older side of sport and retired from the final with an injury.
Arshad ends 10th in post-surgery return as Walcott claims javelin gold - Sport
Pakistan· 2025-09-19
Kenya’s Julius Yego saw his bid for a long-awaited World Athletics Championships medal end in heartbreak this afternoon after suffering an ankle injury during the men’s javelin final in Tokyo.
Heartbreak for Julius Yego as ankle injury ends medal hopes in Tokyo Javelin finalKenya· 2025-09-18
Julius Yego qualified for the final with a throw of 85.96 meters.
ورلڈ ایتھلیٹکس میں ارشد ندیم نے فائنل کیلئے کوالیفائی کرلیاPakistan· 2025-09-17
Yego is included in the lineup for the javelin competition.
No Neeraj Chopra! Two Indians to compete against Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem at World Championship: Here's why | More sports News
India· 2025-09-16
Julius Yego threw 80.50m to finish fifth in a contest dominated by European champion Julian Weber.
Eyes on Zurich as Team Kenya posts mixed results in BrusselsKenya· 2025-08-24
Javelin star Julius Yego also takes to Tokyo a wealth of experience from the 2013 World Championships where he placed fourth before winning a gold medal in 2015.
Will experienced athletes anchor Kenya to victory?Kenya· 2025-08-06
In the field events, former world javelin champion Julius Yego with a season-best throw of 83.08m will hope to cement his position in the team.
Expectations high as Kenya picks World Championships teamKenya· 2025-07-21
Julius Yego finished with a silver medal at the javelin competition.
India’s javelin hero Chopra leverages star power as crowds flock to self-titled event - SportPakistan· 2025-07-06
Julius Yego secured silver with an 84.51m throw.
Historic! India's golden-arm Neeraj Chopra clinches inaugural NC Classic title with 86.18m throw - Watch | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-07-05
Former world Javelin champion Julius Yego is among several who have wished Kipyegon well in tonight’s attempt.
It's yet another moment of faith as Kipyegon aims to inspire the worldKenya· 2025-06-26
Former world champion Julius Yego is looking to redeem his power ahead of the Tokyo World Championships in September.
Small Faith' faces Yavi and Chemutai in Doha Diamond League meetKenya· 2025-05-15
Julius Yego is a former world champion participating in the Neeraj Chopra Classic.
Neeraj Chopra hopes eponymous event will bring Diamond League to India - SportPakistan· 2025-04-21
Julius Yego is the 2015 world javelin champion who was a football striker in high school.
From football winger to world's top athlete, Letsile inspires young athletesKenya· 2025-04-05
