Pamela Jelimo

thumb|Pamela Jelimo Istanbul 2012 Pamela Jelimo (born 5 December 1989) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner, specialising in the 800 metres. She is the first Kenyan woman to win an Olympic gold medal and also the first Kenyan to win the Golden League Jackpot. Quotes When I was out there, I was running for my country and wish to thank the Kenyan people for their tremendous support they accorded us. As quoted on World Athletics "Initially I didn't believe it when I heard the good news. It's truly a dream of every athlete to win a medal in the Olympics and I'm honoured to have my parents accompany me and share this joy." As quoted in the article BBC.com (9 December 2022) “I am looking for exposure in Europe, so that when I am in the Olympics I am well prepared.” https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/a-brief-encounter-then-a-rapid-exit-837719.html? “This one was a bit more difficult than Hengelo,” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “It was much more tough. But I’m glad that I improved by a second.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “You know in Hengelo there was a big difference,” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “Here the pace maker crossed 400m in about 54 or 55 seconds, which means I crossed in about 55 or 56 seconds. So I had to continue more quickly.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “As I was once a sprinter, maintaining speed for 400 metres is simple to me. But now continuing is a little more difficult.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “At my training my coach saw that I could do much better than I had done in sprinting. He saw that I could use my sprinting to my advantage in the 800 metres.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “When I was in secondary school our teachers were very strict,” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “And they were able to motivate us in training and then they say that I could be good in athletics. So I began competing.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) , “I saw that I could do much better in the 800 metres. And after running at the African Championships in Ethiopia, at high altitude, I saw myself getting better and really progressing.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “Because I ran in Hengelo then I decided to run in Berlin because I wanted another good race. And I wanted more exposure before going back home and preparing more for the Olympics. Going to the Olympics requires more exposure and experience, so this race makes the Olympics more possible.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “Now we are preparing for the Olympics, and the qualifications. And this race showed that we can do even better.” Berlin witnesses Jelimo, 800m revelation - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( June 01, 2008) “With the love of my mother, I surely did improve my time.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/2008/08/19/jelimo-makes-history-for-kenya-in-the-womens-800/4731972f-c062-404a-8fe8-cd7f2a5af723/? “I'm happy I managed it... I did my best, I didn't expect it to be so fast.” Kenya's Jelimo takes 800m gold “I am happy, I realised my dream,” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) . “This is the same happiness as in Beijing.” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) “I sympathize for her, but that is the nature of this sport,” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) . “Today you lose, but tomorrow you can do your best and be a winner again. And that is what I wish for her.” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) . “I think I can run faster,” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) "It was a good test before the Olympic Games,” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) “I would like to try for the World record, but it will be tough,” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) “I will work harder and perhaps I can get it next year, or the year after that.” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) “I will have to help my family,” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) “I will invest intelligently because this money will help me and my family in the future.” Jelimo - In five months, from unknown to athletics Golden Girl - ÅF Golden Leagueworldathletics( September 05, 2008) “I will start with my family,” Pamela Jelimo is the 2008 Golden Girl of Athleticsworldathletics( February 03, 2009) “I can help my mother because she is single. I can help her to raise the school fees because my brothers are still in school.” Pamela Jelimo is the 2008 Golden Girl of Athleticsworldathletics( February 03, 2009) “At that time I was not good at 800m, I was better at 400m,” Pamela Jelimo is the 2008 Golden Girl of Athleticsworldathletics( February 03, 2009) “I know only her name and the time she ran for a World record,” Pamela Jelimo is the 2008 Golden Girl of Athleticsworldathletics( February 03, 2009) "I compared my form at this time and the same period last year and realised I am not in the best shape to compete indoors. I also had a small problem with my foot though that has healed now but there was no need to strain myself," Jelimo cancels trips to indoor meetingseastandard.net(February 17,2009) "I want to give myself time to recover fully in the course of the season so that I can be in top form for the World Championships in Berlin and outdoor campaign. There is still enough for me to compete indoors," Jelimo cancels trips to indoor meetingseastandard.net(February 17,2009) “I realised I am not in the best shape to compete indoors.” Jelimo cancels trips to indoor meetingseastandard.net(February 17,2009) "I am assuring the Kenyan people that I am fine. I will be ready for the World Championships in Berlin," Runner Jelimo still not fully fittimesofmalta(June 12, 2009) “I am assuring the Kenyan people that I am fine. I will be ready for Berlin,” Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) "So far, I have not achieved my goal and not competed at my best with the two results. I have gauged myself and I know what to do. Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) "I will avoid competing and work on getting my shape back for the trials but I’m happy with myself and my abilities," Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “I’m training hard for it. I met her at the World Athletics Gala in Monaco last year and she advised me to put more effort and determination if I want to achieve that goal.” Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “Janeth is my friend and sister and although we are competitors, when we enter the same field we support and give encouragement to each other. Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “I expect her to work hard on improving this year. She is the defending world champion and I know she will do her best to hold on to her title, Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “He is very supportive of me. When I feel that I do not want to wake up to go for training in the morning, he is there to urge me on. I feel good about myself when he is around,” Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “My problem is not with coaching since I have struck to the same programme as last year. Many have forgotten that I had minor surgery Belgium in March after injuring my tendon in training. Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “That meant that my programme started later than I would have wished,” Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) “I want to be in the best possible form to compete well at the national trials and in Berlin, where the competition will be tough.” Kapsabet Express finds the going toughCapital FM Kenya(June 14,2009) "I just want to concentrate on my training," Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "The middle-distance runners were my role models. I discussed it with my coaches and we decided to move to 800m." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "They were surprised, for sure," Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "I co-ordinated my training programme so I did not get burnout. I wanted to win at the Olympics. I had that motivation. I thought, 'If I win that gold, it will be something to be remembered.'" Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "No no no, nothing concerning my money!" Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "After a few years I can maybe start my own project," Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "In Eldoret we have so many supermarkets, so many rental houses. I cannot go to Eldoret and decide to build rental houses there because we have so many. I have to choose some new things." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "In Kenya we have differences," Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "But when you unite, do the right thing, everything is going to be fine." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) One of the things that unites Kenyans is athletics," Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "I have tried several times but it's not easy. Can you imagine? Taking one second off it is a problem." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "It's not easy, it's not easy." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "For sure, I'd be very disappointed [not to]. By the end of June. Maybe by the beginning." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "My career comes first. Why do I need to invest? Some people here do not understand. For now, I want to focus on my training and my running, but nothing else at the moment." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "A very nice school that will motivate people." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "A girl might go to primary school for one, two, three years and then drop out. They have no money so they say, 'Oh I might get married.' It's a big problem. What can we do?" Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "Investing in education is not expensive." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) "I will sit in an office and work, a profession. That is what I want to do. It will be normal." Million dollar legsThe Guardians( July 26 ,2009) “I do not want to comment on my chances but what I can assure everyone is that I want to bring my confidence back. From there, it will determine my position,” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “If I will be second or I win (in Istanbul), it does not matter. There are still the Kenyan Trials for Olympics and I that is where I should cross the line. The London Olympics are coming and they will be tough so I want to be ready. Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “What remains for me now is to build my confidence progressively so that I can be competitive,” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “I ran so many races at such a high pace. After 2008, I had to recover and my body did not respond as I expected. I trained so hard and all over a sudden I got an injury. Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “I participated in the Kenyan Trials for the 2009 World Championships and ran in Berlin where I forced myself to run with the injury. After that, I decided to take a break to build my confidence back,” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “In everyday life, there are problems. Even in athletics there are injuries. Many people were speculating I would quit the sport but now, I quit Kapsabet for Ngong because there are better facilities here this year. Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “It was painful as an athlete to see your friends running. You want to do more for your country but with an injury, it is so bad, you cannot do that. People close to me, my family and my company (Golazo Sports) offered me so much support.” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “Every now and then, I would want to train but the doctor would tell me to wait for another two weeks. After the two weeks, you would come and get the same injury again and be told wait for another two three weeks. Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “It ruined my motivation as I visited several doctors and physiotherapists. I endured so many massage sessions and this year, I had to change everything,” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “When you are in good shape, there is no point in not running at a major event like the World Indoors, Grand Prix or Diamond League. I have discussed with the coach, my managers and they say it is okay. Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “As an athlete, the biggest motivation is to run in a race and win that is what makes everybody happy. Running 1:55 or 1:56 is what I’m looking forward to do but it has to be progressively.” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “Some, I can say my enemies were saying no, maybe Pamela will not run any more. Some even told my mother that your daughter will not run anymore because she got a lot of money. Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) “That was a way of motivation since life has to continue. I learned it is easy to get to the top but hard to stay there and I’m happy my family stood by me.” Jelimo- ‘Yes, I’m back!’Capital FM Kenya( February 28, 2012) "I do not want to say now about my future race plans. But I am going to take a rest and then start training for the outdoor season," Olympic 800m champion Pamela Jelimo said Tuesday she plans to take her rebuilding progress towards this summer's Olympic Games all in her stride Ahram Online(March 13, 2012) "I believe my victory in Istanbul was just a start and I plan to take it one race at a time. I had never competed indoors but surprisingly I won and this means a lot for me after three years of inactivity. Olympic 800m champion Pamela Jelimo said Tuesday she plans to take her rebuilding progress towards this summer's Olympic Games all in her stride Ahram Online(March 13, 2012) "Now I have to focus more seriously on the future, and being the Olympic champion there will be a lot of pressure on me," Olympic 800m champion Pamela Jelimo said Tuesday she plans to take her rebuilding progress towards this summer's Olympic Games all in her stride Ahram Online(March 13, 2012) “This is my last event before I compete in the Samsung Diamond League in Doha and I’m satisfied with my form. I look forward to have a good season that will hopefully end with a successful defense of my Olympics title in London,” Jelimo, the standout performer in MumiasWorld Athletics( April 21, 2012) “There was a time I was facing a possible career ending injury, and I almost gave up. Then again with God’s mercy I was able to rise again through the national trials, Istanbul indoor games and being at the verge of defending my Olympic medal.” Pamela Jelimo: I am much strongermichezoafrika(December 2, 2012) “ It was such a special moment in my career which has taught me something special of being hopeful all the times. I want to assure my fans that I am back to the person they knew before. My training is coming on very well. With the Russians and South Africans going strong I have to up my game.” Pamela Jelimo: I am much strongermichezoafrika(December 2, 2012) “My main focus is Moscow. Last year I was in great shape for sure and it was a small error. I have to work really hard and see who will be running and apply tactics to run a good race,” Jelimo targets Moscow Worlds finalsThe Capital FM Kenya( May 04, 2013) “Of course, the main objective is to run a fast race. So many athletes are looking forward to running fast. With hard training everything, including beating that (her PB) is possible,” Jelimo targets Moscow Worlds finalsThe Capital FM Kenya( May 04, 2013) “I have learnt a lot about my career since and I can only build-up being better. Missing Olympics gold was another disappointment but I still have time,” Jelimo targets Moscow Worlds finalsThe Capital FM Kenya( May 04, 2013) “It is not true that I went underground.” If only Pamela Jelimo could turn back the hands of timestandard( August 10, 2020) “I just want to do my best. Time is important but it does not matter to me at the moment.” https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/olympic-champion-jelimo-to-make-comeback-in-moscow-114013100112_1.html? “Murrey never proposed to me. We stayed together for about four years and not once did he propose,” she reveals bitterly. How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “There was no divorce; we were never husband and wife. I have never been exposed to any traditional or formal wedding ceremony, Murrey is lying.” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “He would make sure he was in all my press interviews. He was there, always throwing himself in my limelight and telling the world he was my husband,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “He was my live-in boyfriend, and I thought we would get married,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “I found them together, a happy family. He had rented her a house and they already had a one-and-half-year-old child. All this time, I had been kept in the dark with illusions and hopes of marriage,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “I could no longer live a lie,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “to further torment me, as if I had not had enough of the pain he had caused.” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “I could not give him my money or property. He was not my husband. In fact, she rewarded my love with scorn,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “He was the man of the house. He had all the freedom to do what he wished with my property. At some point, he even controlled my ATM cards. We bought property together and shared many things together,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “He refused to marry me. I could not give him children until I was legally married to him. On top of that, I was training for competitions. There is time for everything.” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “I have never recovered; the ensuing court case over my property further traumatised me. All these things affected my athletics career and I could not concentrate.” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “I am aware my career is not at its best at the moment. I was mentally traumatised by my the breakup. I could not perform. I also have two leg injuries that I am currently treating; knee and tendon injuries,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) “I have many awards that are enviable. I have the world-beating time records and the diamond league win. These are achievements worth celebrating,” How my husband broke my heart- Former Olmypic medalist Pamela JelimoThe Standard(March 02, 2015) External links Reuters article Category:Runners Category:Women from Kenya Category:1980 births Category:Living people