James Chiengjiek

thumb|James Chiengjiek James Nyang Chiengjiek (born March 2, 1992) is a runner originally from South Sudan, but now living and training in Kenya. He was selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to compete for the Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) at the 2016 Summer Olympics. Quotes My dream is to get good results at the Olympics and also to help people. Because I have been supported by someone, I also want to support someone. Rio Olympics 2016: Refugee Olympic Team competed as 'equal human beings', August 21 2016 I’m so grateful to have been given this opportunity, Every one of us (refugee team) is utilising their time well here, representing peace for the sake of their countries. South Sudan’s Biel, Lohalith and Chiengjiek get Refugee team off to a running start, August 13 2016 The soldiers they are looking for people who can join them. Even if you are ten years old they can recruit you to join them. So it was better if I looked for somewhere else. Runners without a nation: Celebrating the first-ever Olympic refugee team, August 05 2016 External links Category:1992 births Category:Living people Category:Track and field athletes Category:Sportspeople from South Sudan