Athletics

Janeth Jepkosgei appeared to be on a path of increasing success until her career reached a crossroads.
The 800m star had just returned from competing at her fourth World Athletics Championships and looked set to qualify for her third Olympics at Rio 2016.
As she entered the twilight of her

Janeth Jepkosgei won silver at the 2015 World Championships before transitioning into coaching.

Janeth Jepkosgei: Leading the way for female track coaches in Kenya

As a young boy, David Rudisha knew most of his life would revolve around the cattle he used to herd. He was keen on following the Maasai tribesmen tradition and leading his life as a warrior in the pasture land.
Until he started harbouring Olympic-winning ambition.
His father Daniel was

David Rudisha during the interview with Olympics.com in Lausanne.

David Rudisha on his 800m world record, legacy and life after retirement

Wilfred Bungei seemed to have it all: An 800m Olympic gold medal, money, and status.
By 2010, the man who was born in Kenya and "shaped" by Verona in Italy had won everything he wanted in athletics and decided to hang up his spikes. However with few aims, and little

Beijing 2008 | Olympic Games

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Olympic champion Wilfred Bungei on alcoholism 'chaos' and near-death experiences

Kenya's Wilfred Bungei seemingly had it all: Money, fame, and an 800m Olympic gold medal. However, after retiring he couldn't fill 'the vacuum' that training and competing once occupied and slipped into deep alcoholism. He almost lost his life several times, missed the birth of his child, and lost friend and fellow gold medallist Samuel Wanjiru. Now, over seven years sober, Bungei is helping other alcoholics and former athletes avoid making the same mistakes he did. Olympic Channel reporter Evelyn Watta travelled to Kenya to hear Bungei's emotional story.

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Podcast: Olympic champ Wilfred Bungei on alcoholism & almost losing his life

Don’t miss when Wilfred Bungei of Kenya uses his unorthodox style to advantage and staves off the late surge of Sudanese runner Ismail.

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Kenyan Bungei Victorious in 800m - Athletics | Beijing 2008 Highlights

Don’t miss when Wilfred Bungei of Kenya leads the pack to the finish in the 800m final.

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Janeth Jepkosgei: Leading the way for female track coaches in Kenya

David Rudisha on his 800m world record, legacy and life after retirement

Olympic champion Wilfred Bungei on alcoholism 'chaos' and near-death experiences

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Janeth Jepkosgei: Leading the way for female track coaches in Kenya

David Rudisha on his 800m world record, legacy and life after retirement

Olympic champion Wilfred Bungei on alcoholism 'chaos' and near-death experiences

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Olympic Results

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