January 5, 2021
Weini Kelati's Long Journey to America After Leaving Eritrea + Inspiring The Youth and Her Family Back Home
The CITIUS MAG Podcast | A Running + Track and Field ShowAbout this episode
“Yes, you might have talent or something gifted to you but it doesn’t come without hard work. All those people that you see at the top level and you say, ‘Oh those people are so lucky!’ They work hard for it. We have to know what they came through and what they have done in their lives. For me, yes I was talented in running maybe but I put all the work I wanted to do into running. I might not be perfect for some days but I try my best....” Weini Kelati is a two-time NCAA Division I champion and 13-time All American out of New Mexico who recently decided to forego the rest of her NCAA eligibility to turn professional and sign with Under Armour and train under the Dark Sky Distance team in Flagstaff, Arizona. Weini has an incredible story that really takes off after she competed for her Eritrea at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Eugene, Ore. She decided not to get on the plane back home and started a new life in America. You’ll hear the story of how that all came together, how she settled into life in Virginia and her hopes of competing for the United States at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials possibly. I think you’ll be blown away by some of the behind the scenes of her story. Follow Weini on Instagram: @weini_kelati You can catch the latest episode of the podcast on iTunes so subscribe and leave a five-star review . We are also on Stitcher, Google Play and Spotify ! FULL SHOW NOTES + MORE QUOTES ON CITIUSMAG.com HOW TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST Subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts . Pledge any dollar amount to us on Patreon.com/CITIUSMAG Pick up merch from the CITIUS MAG store to show your support for the podcast and website. Subscribe to the CITIUS MAG Newsletter ✩ Connect with CITIUS MAG: Twitter | Instagram | Facebook ✩ Connect with Chris on Twitter and Instagram . If you’re interested in sponsorship of the podcast or site, please reach out to Chris Chavez at chris@citiusmag.com . Package and slots for 2021 are available.