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Omanyala, Obiri inspire athletes at NOC-K Elite Youth camp
Commonwealth 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala and two times Olympic 5,000m silver medallist Hellen Obiri pose with junior athletes during the closing ceremony of NOC-K Elite Youth Camp at Merishaw School in Isinya, Kajiado County on January 18, 2022.
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What you need to know:
- The two Olympians were speaking during the closing ceremony of the Elite Youth Camp on Wednesday at Merishaw School, Isinya, Kajiado County
- Obiri, the 2020 Tokyo and 2016 Rio Olympics 5,000m silver medallist, told the youngsters that she too still harbours the dream of winning gold at the Olympics after several attempts
- Maluki said that he believes the juniors will continue to pursue excellence in their respective fields adding that NOC-K will continue with more camps in April, August and December
Commonwealth and Africa 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala and two times Olympic 5,000m silver medallist Hellen Obiri have urged Kenya’s budding sportsmen and women to dare dream.
The two Olympians were speaking during the closing ceremony of the Elite Youth Camp on Wednesday at Merishaw School, Isinya, Kajiado County.
