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Julius Yego

Julius Yego — Kenya's javelin champion and 2015 world champion, competing in Diamond League and targeting Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as his final career event.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Team Kenya captain Julius Yego said the athletes were eager to compete and determined to deliver strong performances.

    NOC-K backs Team Kenya to shine at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
  3. Citizen Digital

    Yego tips Team Kenya to shine at Glasgow Commonwelath Games By Mkalla wa Mwambodze July 20, 2026 12:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The 2015 world javelin champion Julius Yego believes

    Yego tips Team Kenya to shine at Glasgow Commonwelath Games
  4. Citizen Digital

    NOCK leaving nothing to chance ahead of Commonwealth Games By Jackson Kilonzi July 08, 2026 06:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Julius Yego in action at the men's javelin throw qualification at th

    NOCK leaving nothing to chance ahead of Commonwealth Games
  5. June 2026
  6. The Standard

    Former world javelin champion Julius Yego, world steeplechase medalist Faith Cherotich and experienced middle-distance runners including Wyclife Kinyamal and Timothy Cheruiyot.

    Team Kenya shifts focus to Glasgow glory
  7. The Standard

    o includes African Championships gold medallists Kelvin Loti (800m) and Diana Wanza (10,000m), world 3,000m steeplechase bronze medallist Edmund Serem, national decathlon record holder Edwin Too, nine-time national hammer throw champion Dominic Abunda and javelin star Julius Yego

    Omanyala leads Kenyan squad for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
  8. May 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    Yego fired up for Rabat Diamond League, reveals '28 LA target By Bernard Cheruiyot May 29, 2026 01:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Julius Yego competes in the men's javelin throw qualification of

    Yego fired up for Rabat Diamond League, reveals '28 LA target
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer world javelin champion Julius Yego is living his dream and is signalling an exit in the next few years.

    Julius Yego's exit beckons after his last African show in Ghana
  11. Citizen Digital

    Medalists:Gold Kelvin Loti - 800m Kelvin Chesang -10,000m Diana Wanza -10,000m Julius Yego -Javelin Diana Chepkemoi – 3, 000m SC Silver Mercy Kosgei -3000m SC Edwin Too - Decathlon Stephen Ndungiri -20km Walk Silvia Kemboi- 20km Walk Men’s 4x400m BronzeAsbel Kiprop, High jump Sil

    Team Kenya shifts focus to Commonwealth Games after impressive African Championships
  12. April 2026
  13. The Standard

    Germany’s Thomas Röhler took silver (83.33m), while Kenya’s Julius Yego finished fourth (79.87m).

    Omanyala, Thomas, Wanyonyi shine at Kip Keino Classic
  14. Citizen Digital

    Javelin legend Yego finishes fourth at Kip Keino Classic By Bernard Cheruiyot April 24, 2026 05:13 (EAT) Kenya's Julius Yego in action at the men's javelin throw qualification at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 6, 2024.

    Javelin legend Yego finishes fourth at Kip Keino Classic

Yesterday

  1. NOC-K Vice-President urges Team Kenya unity for Glasgow Games

    NOC-K Vice-President Barnaba Korir has urged Team Kenya's athletes to compete with pride, discipline and determination as they depart for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, reminding them they carry the hopes of millions of Kenyans.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Julius Yego predicts Team Kenya success at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

    Javelin champion Julius Yego believes Kenya's mix of experienced athletes and emerging talent will enable the team to compete for medals at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (July 3–August 2). Yego says the squad has prepared well despite stiff competition from other Commonwealth nations.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Kenya prepares for Glasgow Commonwealth Games with LA Olympics in focus

    The National Olympic Committee of Kenya says the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games (scheduled July 23–August 2) are a critical stepping stone toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with athletes earning qualification points at the Games. Team Kenya is training at Kasarani Stadium before departure.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. Team Kenya prepares for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

    Team Kenya has entered final preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), shifting from individual qualification trials to intensive residential training camps. Athletes including former world champion Timothy Cheruiyot are focusing on teamwork to maximize Kenya's medal prospects, particularly in middle and long-distance running.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Omanyala, Odira, Cheruiyot named to Kenya Commonwealth Games team

    Reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala, world 800m champion Lilian Odira, and former world 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot have been named to Kenya's athletics squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, following national trials at Nyayo National Stadium.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Julius Yego targets Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as final career event

    Kenya's javelin star Julius Yego, a silver medallist and 2015 world champion, will compete in the Diamond League in Rabat after winning a sixth continental title in Ghana. He says the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will mark the final chapter of his career, with immediate focus on the Diamond League circuit and 2027 World Championships qualification in Beijing.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Julius Yego signals retirement after Los Angeles Olympics

    Olympic silver medallist and former world javelin champion Julius Yego has announced the African Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana as his last African competition, saying his focus will shift to the World Championships next year and the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, after which he plans to retire and mentor younger javelin throwers.

    21 May 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kenya's athletics team focuses on Commonwealth Games preparation

    Team Kenya returned home after securing 17 medals (five gold, five silver, seven bronze) to finish second behind South Africa at the CAA African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. The squad is now shifting focus to preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 April

  1. Omanyala, Wanyonyi, Thomas win at Kip Keino Classic

    Ferdinand Omanyala won the men's 100m in 9.96 seconds at the seventh Absa Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, while Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi took the men's 1500m in 3:34.11 and American Gabby Thomas won both women's sprints with world-leading performances.

    25 April 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 April

  1. Yego finishes fourth at Kip Keino Classic, eyes African title

    Former world javelin champion Julius Yego finished fourth at the 2026 Kip Keino Classic with a throw of 79.87m in his first full run-up event following injury troubles. Yego cited technical inconsistencies as the reason for missing the podium but said he is focused on retaining the African Senior Athletics Championships title in Accra, Ghana this May, which he hinted could be his final continental competition.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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