ODHIAMBO Mark Otieno

Kenya
Athletics
11 May 1993
28
Male
 
Kenya
NAIROBI
 
Kenya

Events and Medals

Discipline Event Rank Medal
ATH Athletics Men's 100m  

Schedule

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Biographical Information

Highlights

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World Athletics Championships
YearLocation100m200m
2017London, GBRHeats (10.37)Heats (20.74)

World Relays
YearLocation4 x 200m
2021Chorzow, POL2nd (1:24.26)
2019Yokohama, JPN4th (1:22.55)
2017Nassau, BAH7th (1:23.72)

African Games
YearLocation100m4 x 100m
2019Rabat, MARHeats (10.83)Heats (41.28)

African Championships
YearLocation100m4 x 100m
2018Asaba, NGRSF (10.69)5th (39.77)


Legend
SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, 1R - 1st Round, Qual. - Qualification, QR - Qualification Round, DNF - Did Not Finish, DNS - Did Not Start, DQ - Disqualified, NM - No Mark, [Relay athlete without time] - Did not run in final
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Athlete, Human Resources
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Wife Stephanie Muluka
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English
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Owen Anderson [personal], USA, from 2018
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His wife Stephanie Muluka has competed in athletics [sprint events] at national level in Kenya. (athleticskenya.or.ke, 01 Sep 2019)
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"In high school I was doing both football and athletics. As a child I wanted to do sprint [events] so much. Finishing high school I began to focus on athletics." (AthleticsAfrica YouTube channel, 08 Aug 2020)
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To compete at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and the 2022 World Championships in Eugene, OR, United States of America. (AthleticsAfrica YouTube channel, 08 Aug 2020)
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Competing at the 2017 World Championships in London. "London was mind-blowing for me. Participating on that stage certainly changed me. Local meets seemed very easy mentally after that." (worldathletics.org, 10 Jul 2020)
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His wife Stephanie Muluka. "She's seen me work years and has offered nothing but support and encouragement even when things were tough. So many times I've wanted to give up but she wouldn't let me. She had to quit athletics to work a decent eight-to-five job in order to help us with our living costs. She loves the track life and it was hard seeing her shelf it. The break stalled her track dreams but I'm working with her to help her achieve what she wanted." (Facebook page, 17 Jun 2021; worldathletics.org, 10 Jul 2020)
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"Some things can only happen over time and you can't rush the process." (voicedathletics.com, 21 Oct 2020)

General Interest

General
OCCUPATION
He works in human resources at a national postal service company in Kenya. "I work an eight-to-five and balance it off with training. It's a tough lifestyle but with no sponsors, I can't solely rely on my track career to make ends meet. Most of the time I go to work in the morning and train in the evening." (AthleticsAfrica YouTube channel, 08 Aug 2020; worldathletics.org, 10 Jul 2020; Peakz.com Facebook page, 07 Jul 2020)

CHOOSING SPRINT EVENTS
He competed in athletics, decathlon and football at school level in Kenya before deciding to focus on sprint events. "Kenya is known for its long-distance prowess and so most local meets are tailored to that. I've always been told my choice of distance as a Kenyan won't attract sponsors or shoe contracts. So far they've been right [speaking in 2020], but I'm not willing to sacrifice the satisfaction and joy that comes with doing the 100m and 200m. If I finish my career with no sponsors, nor shoe deals, I'll still be extremely grateful to God for the opportunity I had to pursue my dreams." (worldathletics.org, 10 Jul 2020)

TRAINING DURING LOCKDOWN
In 2020 he trained with his wife Stephanie Muluka during the lockdown period in Kenya due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "A school near where we live gave us access to their grounds. It's a small grass field but we were so thrilled that we had somewhere to do some runs. For us [sprinters in Kenya], you really have to think outside the box. You have to improvise with everything that's around you. I couldn't use the gym [due to the lockdown]. So, I used bottles, filling them with water, at least I could feel the weight. I went to a welder nearby and made some few training equipment. For track work, there's a forest near my place and I went there to do my speed work and endurance. The only person I'm training with is my wife. We've been coordinating with my coach [US-based Owen Anderson] via email, WhatsApp, texting, at least I know what I'm doing." (AthleticsAfrica YouTube channel, 08 Aug 2020, 27 Jul 2020; capitalfm.co.ke, 31 Aug 2020; worldathletics.org, 10 Jul 2020)

Legend
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Gold Medal Event
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Silver Medal Event
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Bronze Medal Event
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