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Yasemin Can has explained the reason behind her changing nationalities from representing Kenya to donning the Turkish jersey.
Kenyan-born Turkish long-distance runner Yasemin Can has disclosed why she decided to switch her allegiance and grow her athletics career.
Can, formerly known as Vivian Jemutai, represented Kenya before March 13, 2016, when she became eligible to feature for Turkey.
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Speaking to Nation, Can explained that she made the decision to switch allegiance because there were many athletes in Kenya and she realised that it would be tough for her to make it.
“I decided to run for another country because we are very many in Kenya. So, I decided to compete for Turkey because I knew it would be easier for me to make it there…I wanted to improve my life,” she said.
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Winfred Yavi switched her nationality from Kenya to Bahrain in 2017 and she does not even have an ounce of regret.
She added that being on the starting line and competing with Kenyans is a bit of a challenge for her but she explained that she has no option but to just live with that.
“I feel like I’m on the right track. However, competing with Kenyans is a bit of a challenge because we train together and we have some fear in us,” she said.
15:32 - 21.10.2023
ATHLETICS Shericka Jackson opens up on most memorable race in her career
During an Instagram Q&A session, Shericka Jackson shared with her fans the biggest race in her career.
She currently spends most of her time in Kenya but she noted that she will definitely relocate fully to Turkey upon her retirement.
Meanwhile, in her years of representing Turkey, she has been able to achieve great milestones. She is the reigning 10,000m European champion and she is also a six-time European Championship medallist, including three gold medals and the 5,000m/10,000m double in 2016, and a four-time European Cross-Country champion.
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ATHLETICS Sha'Carri Richardson reacts to news of being named after the track at Kincaide Stadium
Sha'Carri Richardson has shared what it means for her to be named after the track at the John E. Kincaide Stadium.
She is the current Turkish record holder for the half marathon, and the Turkish indoor record holder for the 3,000m and 000m.
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