Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Sporting event delegation
Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics | |
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IPC code | KEN |
NPC | Kenya National Paralympic Committee |
in Beijing | |
Competitors | 13 in 2 sports |
Flag bearer | Henry Wanyoike |
Medals Ranked 27th |
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Summer Paralympics appearances (overview) | |
Kenya competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country's delegation consisted of thirteen competitors captained by three-time Paralympic gold medalist Henry Wanyoike. Also on the team was javelin thrower Mary Nakhumicha. Wanyoike competed in the 5000 metres, 10000 metres, and the marathon.
Medallists
Medal | Name | Sport | Event |
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![]() | Henry Kiprono Kirwa | Athletics | Men's 1500m T13 |
![]() | Abraham Cheruiyot Tarbei | Athletics | Men's 1500m T46 |
![]() | Henry Kiprono Kirwa | Athletics | Men's 5000m T13 |
![]() | Abraham Cheruiyot Tarbei | Athletics | Men's 5000m T46 |
![]() | Henry Kiprono Kirwa | Athletics | Men's 10000m T12 |
![]() | Samwel Mushai Kimani | Athletics | Men's 1500m T11 |
![]() | Francis Thuo Karanja | Athletics | Men's 5000m T11 |
![]() | Nakhumicha Zakayo | Athletics | Women's javelin throw F57-58 |
![]() | Henry Wanyoike | Athletics | Men's 5000m T11 |
Athletics
Men's track
Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
Andrew Adimo Auma | T13 | 400m | 51.03 | 7 q | 50.70 | 7 |
Abraham Cheruiyot Tarbei | T46 | 1500m | 4:07.59 | 2 Q | 3:52.50 WR | ![]() |
5000m | — | 14:20.88 WR | ![]() | |||
Henry Kiprono Kirwa | T12 | 10000m | — | 31:42.97 PR | ![]() | |
T13 | 1500m | 4:00.99 | 1 Q | 4:06.11 | ![]() | |
5000m | 15:45.71 | 5 Q | 14:24.02 WR | ![]() | ||
Samwel Mushai Kimani | T11 | 1500m | 4:18.66 | 5 Q | 4:11.76 | ![]() |
T12 | 800m | 2:00.08 | 8 | did not advance | ||
Francis Thuo Karanja | T11 | 1500m | 4:25.33 | 10 | did not advance | |
5000m | — | 15:32.28 | ![]() | |||
T12 | 10000m | — | 33:03.51 | 5 | ||
Simon Wambagu | T46 | 400m | 50.48 | 8 Q | 53.32 | 7 |
800m | 1:59.95 | 8 q | 1:57.86 | 6 | ||
Stephen Wambua Musyoki | T46 | 800m | 1:56.12 | 2 Q | 1:54.63 | 5 |
1500m | 4:10.53 | 10 q | 3:57.21 | 6 | ||
Henry Wanyoike | T11 | 5000m | — | 15:47.17 | ![]() | |
T12 | Marathon | — | DNF |
Men's field
Athlete | Class | Event | Final | ||
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Result | Points | Rank | |||
David Rono Boit | F57-58 | Javelin throw | 34.40 | 886 | 11 |
Women's track
Athlete | Class | Event | Heats | Final | ||
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Result | Rank | Result | Rank | |||
Nelly Nasimiyu Munialo | T13 | 1500m | — | 4:56.88 | 7 |
Women's field
Athlete | Class | Event | Final | ||
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Result | Points | Rank | |||
Hanah Ngendo Mwangi | F12 | Long jump | 4.91 | - | 12 |
Nakhumicha Zakayo | F57-58 | Javelin throw | 22.64 | 1137 | ![]() |
Powerlifting
Men
Athlete | Event | Result | Rank |
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Samson Okutto | 56kg | 165.0 | 8 |
See also
External links
- Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Official Site
- International Paralympic Committee
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