In the spotlight of the meteoric rise in the world of sprinting, Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala has revealed a significant fact of his life at an event hosted by Odibets betting firm. He showed his utmost gratitude to the lady who has been a constant supporter of his struggling journey and disclosed how she played a significant role in his career trajectory.

Being christened Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala has become a living legend at the age of 28 years. Admirers are always curious to know more about his personal life. So, this prominent figure again caught the attention when he revealed how his wife used to pay their utility bills and house rent when he had nothing.

Everything about Ferdinand Omanyala’s messiah

While Ferdinand Omanyala commands attention on the track with his lightning-fast sprints, it is his girlfriend, Laventa Amutavi, who quietly stands as his rock off the field. Not many people know but, akin to Omanyala, Lavenda Amutavi also excels in sprinting and long jumping. The couple crossed paths during the inter-university competitions several years ago, eventually leading to marriage as their love flourished.

In 2017, after her success in the University Championship in East Africa and Kenya, she was selected to represent Kenya at the World University Games in Taipei. She started dating Ferdinand Omanyala in 2016, with whom she played in the University Championship in the following year. She stated, “The officials did not know that we were dating”. This shed light on the fact that how she used to strategically balance her professional and personal life. One notable thing that sets her love apart from others is her constant support of his adored husband at his crucial stage.

How did Amutavi help Omanyala to survive his most difficult phase?

During the most challenging phases of Ferdinand Omanyala’s athletic career, it was Laventa Amutavi who shouldered the burden of financial responsibilities to ensure her partner could focus wholeheartedly on his athletic pursuits. Through an emotional speech, Ferdinand Omanyala said, she was the one who brought money to the table to tackle all expenses.

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She even paid for his training and food expenses as well. Reflecting on the support he received, he said, she was always there for him when he used to return from his intensive training sessions. She would attend to his needs and would prepare warm water for massages, ensuring he felt rejuvenated after his intense workouts. She embodies the saying –“behind every successful man, there is a woman” and she proves this adage right.

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