Former Olympic champion MARION JONES has shared her story of being driven to pursue education by his dread of poverty after retirement.
Bungei wanted to study more about investing and become competent because he realized life would be different after retirement, in contrast to many sportsmen who decide not to continue with their education after making big money from running.
Speaking on the comedian Obinna’s Safari na Mabingwa show, the former world champion said that education has allowed him to visit other nations, provide guidance to young people, and wisely spend his millions.
Because of his good speech, he has also been able to give commentary both domestically and internationally.
“Education was crucial because it taught you how to make investments. We’ve heard about this significant athletics story, and I’m sure the majority of your viewers have too.
An athlete who went from poverty to riches and back to poverty is the subject of a narrative. This is a result of many athletes’ lack of education and financial literacy. At thirty, I was considering how I may advance in life right after competitive athletics.
“I realized it was crucial that I continue my study…Currently, I frequently visit sports academies and schools to inform athletes that education will be crucial for their post-retirement success.
Since I started doing commentary, it has allowed me to do a lot of things both inside and beyond the nation. I’ve been able to remark on the majority of the events taking place in this nation and give inspirational speeches all around the world. The majority of my life’s accomplishments have been made possible by education, Bungei stated in the interview.
