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James Chiengjiek Quotes

born 1992

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.

Sportspeople

Also known as: James Nyang Chiengjiek

Random James Chiengjiek quote

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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.

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.

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.

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: James Chiengjiek (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.