All African Games javelin champion Julius Yego has landed an IAAF scholarship to train in Sweden early next year.
The six-months scholarship programme will help the thrower prepare effectively for the 2012 London Olympics in London. Making the announcement, AK chairman Isaiah Kiplagat said the scholarship will help boost Yego's chances of qualifying for London Olympics. "Exposure in Sweden will greatly help his chances of doing well at the Olympics and other future championships, where he will represent the country," said Kiplagat.
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