Mark Otieno gushes over his wife as she is featured in one of the world's leading podcast

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ATHLETICS Mark Otieno gushes over his wife as she is featured in one of the world's leading podcast

Abigael Wafula 06:29 - 18.03.2024

Mark Otieno has expressed admiration to his wife, Stephanie Odhiambo, after she was featured in one of the world's leading podcast.

Multiple National champion Mark Otieno expressed his excitement after his wife, Stephanie Odhiambo was featured in one of the leading podcasts across the globe.

Odhiambo shared a glimpse of the video on his Instagram stories, with the caption that read: “Ladies and gentlemen; my wife.” He then added a love emoji at the end of the statement.

Odhiambo and his wife Stephanie welcomed their bouncing baby boy earlier this year, a blessing to the family in the Olympic season.

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Meanwhile, on the podcast, Selam and Hello, Stephanie opened about being a wife and what she understands the role to be. She explained that during the difficult times, she also had to be there since and not just be there to celebrate his wins.

Otieno tested positive for the banned anabolic steroid methasterone and was suspended from the Tokyo Games in 2021 moments before he was due to compete in the 100m heats.

Stephanie explained that during the time, she had to hold his had since they were and she had made her vows on the altar.

“I learnt that being a wife is not just being there during the good times…once you say ‘I do’, you are also saying that to his failures. Does it make sense?

“Yes, I said I do…so I’m not just there when he is Mark Otieno Odhiambo the Olympian. I’m there as Mark Otieno Odhiambo’s wife who…he also failed a test.

“So, once I said I do to his wins, I said I do to his failures and that’s what I learnt quickly. I can’t separate myself from that as well,” Stephanie said.

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