Julius Yego gained fame for his unorthodox path to the top.
While many Kenyan athletes have created a name for themselves in the track, Julius decided to wade the uncharted waters, Javelin.
And his unconventional path has been worth it as he carried Kenya’s first gold at a field event the during the15th edition of the IAAF World Championships.
When he is not busy bagging gold medals and breaking world records, Yego is a loving husband and a doting father to this precious toddler.
Meet Jarvis Kiptoo a.k.a Yego Junior: