WORLD ATHLETICS star Julius Yego broke down in tears after he was forced to stop during the javelin event.
The former world champions – dubbed “YouTube Man” – pulled up during his third attempt in the final of the javelin.
XJulius Yego was forced to stop mid-competition at the World Athletics Championships[/caption]
ReutersThe javelin star broke down in tears[/caption]
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Yego, 36, appeared to pick up an injury as he walked away from the run-up area.
The Kenyan was visibly upset as he left the area, wiping away tears from his face.
He lay down on the floor after pulling out of his attempt as TNT Sport cameras panned to his coaching team.
His coach looked equally concerned as he was slumped in his seat with his hands on his head.
Early reports have claimed that the star has suffered a suspected adductor injury.
Fans showed their worry for the star as they reacted to the moment on social media.
One posted: “The age is starting to show.”
A second wrote: “This one hurts. Wishing him a quick recovery.”
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A third commented: “He was doing so well. This one is painful.”
A fourth said: “Quick recovery the Javelin Man.”
Another added: “Very unfortunate. He had just started to rediscover his form.”
Yego learned to throw javelins by watching videos on YouTube and has insisted it helped him learn his technique.
He told India Today: “It’s not just about watching. It’s about what you do with what you watch.
“You have to take those videos and apply them. You need passion.
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APHe learned about javelin on YouTube[/caption]
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“Even today, video analysis is part of our training routine.
“But if you’re just watching for the sake of watching, it won’t help. Watch with intent. Learn.
“Let it shape your technique and discipline. Make it a positive influence on your life, not just entertainment.”
Yego started practising his skills by throwing sticks at his father’s farm in Kenya.
But it took him until he was further into his schooling when he realised he could become a competitor in the sport.
He added: “We started by throwing sticks, but it wasn’t about training. It was just kids playing around.
“It was only in high school that I realised javelin is actually a serious sport.
“That was around 2004 when I watched the Olympics in Athens and saw Andreas Thorkildsen win.
Julius Yego’s medal haul
Here is a look at the medals Yego has won during his javelin career
Olympic Games:
Silver medal – second place in 2016, Rio de Janeiro.
World Championships:
Gold medal – first place in 2015, Beijing.
Commonwealth Games:
Gold medal – first place in 2014, Glasgow.
Bronze medal – third place in 2022, Birmingham.
African Games:
Gold medal – first place in 2011, Maputo.
Gold medal – first place in 2019, Rabat.
Silver medal – second place in 2023, Accra.
African Championships:
Gold medal – first place in 2012, Porto Novo.
Gold medal – first place in 2014, Marrakech.
Gold medal – first place in 2018, Asaba.
Gold medal – first place in 2022, Port Louis.
Gold medal – first place in 2024, Douala.
Bronze medal – third place in 2010, Nairobi.
“That moment really inspired me. Even though the infrastructure and education system in Kenya didn’t support sport much, I began to take it seriously.
“We used to throw with my brothers and friends in the village, just for fun.
“We had no idea it would grow into something so big. But that’s how it started and I think a lot of athletes begin in a similar way.”
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