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Kenyan Olympian Dennis Ombachi is a man who has often been misunderstood.
To many, he was the rugby sevens star whose skills on the pitch were evidence of his incredible talent.
The winger will always be remembered for scoring the try against Zimbabwe that qualified Kenya for the Rio 2016

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“Mental health is a disease not a curse or witchcraft”: Kenya 7s star Dennis Ombachi on a battle with depression that drove him close to suicide

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In this candid interview, Kenya's Rio 2016 Olympian reveals how he came close to committing suicide and opens up on his mental health struggles: "I keep telling people, it's just like any other diseases, like diabetes," the 31-year-old said. "What also helps me to stick to my medication routine right now is the discipline I used to have when I was still a sportsman," added the former sevens star who became a celebrity chef despite his bipolar diagnosis. Watch for more.

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Mental Health - Ex-rugby 7s player Ombachi: 'Be open, talk about your feelings'

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“Mental health is a disease not a curse or witchcraft”: Kenya 7s star Dennis Ombachi on a battle with depression that drove him close to suicide

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