Ferdinand Omanyala’s partner Laventa Amutavi has sparked conversation with a cryptic message following a family outing in Kajiado, Kenya.
The post, which featured a heartwarming photo of Amutavi with her husband and son, was shared on her , leaving many followers speculating about the deeper meaning behind her words.
Amutavi, who was born in Kaimosi, Vihiga County, and is the wife of Africa’s fastest man, Omanyala, posted a message that seemed to resonate with a previous interview where Omanyala openly admitted to struggling financially early in his career.
Reflecting on the challenges they have faced together as a couple, Amutavi wrote, “My greatest treasure! Other things may change us, but we start and end with family.”
This statement quickly drew attention, with many of her followers linking it to Omanyala’s earlier remarks about how Laventa had been his backbone during difficult times.
In one of his candid interviews, Omanyala revealed, «I trained for six months without any competition, we had no money, my girlfriend was paying the rent and taking care of the bills when I was broke.»
The couple, who met while they were still in university, have a young son named Quinton Omanyala, whom they welcomed during their college years.
Amutavi is not only a proud mother but also an athlete herself, embodying the resilience and dedication that has helped propel her husband to the top of the athletics world.
While the exact meaning of Amutavi’s post remains unclear, it has come at a time when Omanyala has faced both triumphs and setbacks in his career.
The Commonwealth Games champion has had a challenging 2024 season.
Despite his immense potential, Omanyala fell short at the Paris Olympic Games and missed qualifying for the prestigious Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels due to insufficient points.
However, he managed to secure significant victories throughout the year, including top honors at the FBK Games in Hengelo and other international competitions.
Omanyala’s rise to fame has not been without hurdles. After starting his sprinting career in 2016, the sprinter was hit with a 14-month doping ban in 2017, a setback that could have ended many athletes’ careers.
But with Laventa by his side, Omanyala returned stronger, eventually setting a new African record of 9.76 seconds in 2021, making him the seventh-fastest 100-meter sprinter of all time.