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Kenya's Koitatoi Kidali reflects on his Olympic debut in Paris learning from competing alongside top athletes like Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Marco Arop.
Budding 800m runner Koitatoi Kidali has shared his experiences and the valuable lessons learned from his debut at the Paris Olympics.
Competing against some of the best athletes in the world, including the eventual Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Canadian sensation Marco Arop, provided a profound learning curve for the young athlete.
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13:25 - 08.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Koitatoi Kidali's Olympic dream ends following dismal show in men's 800m repechage
Kenya's Koitatoi Kidali has bid his Olympic dream goodbye following his poor finish in the men's 800m repechage round at the Paris Olympics.
Kidali's journey at the Olympics was a mix of highs and lows as, despite a spirited performance, he was eliminated in the men's 800m repechage round, finishing sixth.
This result did not secure him a spot in the semifinals, where he had hoped to make a mark but Kidali is far from discouraged.
“I thank God for the opportunity to compete at the Paris Olympics. I am satisfied with what I managed to achieve considering it was my first time as an Olympian. It is something for which I worked hard,” Kidali reflected in an interview with Capital Sports.
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14:03 - 20.08.2024
'I already did that'- Fred Kerley silences Noah Lyles following recent remarks of launching his shoe line
Fred Kerley has aimed a jibe at Noah Lyles concerning his dreams of owning his shoe line with his sponsor Adidas.
The 'Maasai Maverick' had a standout moment during the second heat of the competition, finishing fifth with a time of 1:45.84 just shy of advancing.
Upon returning to Kenya, Kidali received a hero's welcome at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Celebrated by his family and supporters, he was lifted shoulder-high, an acknowledgment of his efforts and the pride he brought to his nation.
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09:12 - 19.08.2024
'Tebogo had 30,000 but I had no bus waiting'– American sprint king slams USA for not celebrating its Olympians
The Olympic champion has expressed his disappointment at the lukewarm reception Team USA athletes received back home despite their successful outing in Paris.
Kidali's path to the Olympics was marked by a string of performances that saw him evolve from a national athlete to an international contender.
After a commanding win at the third Athletics Kenya weekend meet, he faced a setback at the trials for the African Games, finishing fifth.
However, he did not let this deter him and his journey continued in Europe, where he participated in competitions in Spain and Germany, gathering experience and resilience.
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20:32 - 19.08.2024
Olympic champion reveals why US-Jamaica rivalry brings out the best in athletes
American double Olympic champion has revealed why he values the long-standing athletic rivalry with Jamaica.
Initially starting his career as a sprinter, Kidali has gradually transitioned to middle-distance running, seeing more opportunities in the 800m.
Looking ahead, he plans to diversify his focus to include longer distances like the 1500m, 5000m, 10000m, and eventually the marathon.
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