Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Julius Yego Reflects on Career, Friendship with Neeraj Chopra
Julius Yego is a famous javelin thrower from Kenya.
He won gold at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which made Kenya known in javelin sports.
Yego learned to throw the javelin by watching YouTube videos.
He is friends with Neeraj Chopra, an Indian javelin thrower.
Yego wants to compete in the 2028 Olympics and inspire more Kenyan athletes.
He also works as a police inspector and supports clean sports by advocating against doping.
Julius Yego won gold in javelin at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, making Kenya known in the sport.
He learned javelin techniques by watching YouTube videos before social media was popular.
Yego is friends with Neeraj Chopra and they support each other in competitions.
He aims to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and inspire more Kenyan athletes.
Yego works as a police inspector and advocates for clean sports by opposing doping.
- Who
- Julius Yego, a Kenyan javelin thrower and police inspector.
- What
- Reflections on his career, achievements, and friendship with Neeraj Chopra.
- When
- During the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland.
- Why
- To share his experiences and inspire more athletes in Kenya.
Yego's Perspective
General Observations
Impact of Social Media
Yego's Perspective
Yego used YouTube to learn javelin techniques before social media was popular.
General Observations
Social media now helps athletes correct their techniques and engage with fans.
- Age
- 37
- Occupation
- Police Inspector and Athlete
- Notable Achievements
- Olympic silver medalist, World Champion, Commonwealth Games gold medalist
- Hometown
- Cheptonon, Kenya
- Current Goal
- Compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Anti-Doping Advocate
- Yes