Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Kenya at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
Kenya at the; 2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC code	KEN
NPC	Kenya National Paralympic Committee
in Beijing
Competitors	13 in 2 sports
Flag bearer	Henry Wanyoike
Medals; Ranked 27th	Gold 5 Silver 3 Bronze 1 Total 9
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)
	1972; 1976; 1980; 1984; 1988; 1992; 1996; 2000; 2004; 2008; 2012; 2016; 2020; 2024;

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 edit

Medal	Name	Sport	Event
Gold	Henry Kiprono Kirwa	Athletics	Men's 1500m T13
Gold	Abraham Cheruiyot Tarbei	Athletics	Men's 1500m T46
Gold	Henry Kiprono Kirwa	Athletics	Men's 5000m T13
Gold	Abraham Cheruiyot Tarbei	Athletics	Men's 5000m T46
Gold	Henry Kiprono Kirwa	Athletics	Men's 10000m T12
Silver	Samwel Mushai Kimani	Athletics	Men's 1500m T11
Silver	Francis Thuo Karanja	Athletics	Men's 5000m T11
Silver	Nakhumicha Zakayo	Athletics	Women's javelin throw F57-58
Bronze	Henry Wanyoike	Athletics	Men's 5000m T11

Athletics edit

Men's track edit

Athlete	Class	Event	Heats		Final
Athlete	Class	Event	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
Abraham Cheruiyot Tarbei	T46	5000m	—		14:20.88 WR
Henry Kiprono Kirwa	T12	10000m	—		31:42.97 PR
	T13	1500m	4:00.99	1 Q	4:06.11
	T13	5000m	15:45.71	5 Q	14:24.02 WR
Samwel Mushai Kimani	T11	1500m	4:18.66	5 Q	4:11.76
Samwel Mushai Kimani	T12	800m	2:00.08	8	did not advance
Francis Thuo Karanja	T11	1500m	4:25.33	10	did not advance
	T11	5000m	—		15:32.28
	T12	10000m	—		33:03.51	5
Simon Wambagu	T46	400m	50.48	8 Q	53.32	7
Simon Wambagu	T46	800m	1:59.95	8 q	1:57.86	6
Stephen Wambua Musyoki	T46	800m	1:56.12	2 Q	1:54.63	5
Stephen Wambua Musyoki	T46	1500m	4:10.53	10 q	3:57.21	6
Henry Wanyoike	T11	5000m	—		15:47.17
Henry Wanyoike	T12	Marathon	—		DNF

Men's field edit

Athlete	Class	Event	Final
Athlete	Class	Event	Result	Points	Rank
David Rono Boit	F57-58	Javelin throw	34.40	886	11

Women's track edit

Athlete	Class	Event	Heats		Final
Athlete	Class	Event	Result	Rank	Result	Rank
Nelly Nasimiyu Munialo	T13	1500m	—		4:56.88	7

Women's field edit

Athlete	Class	Event	Final
Athlete	Class	Event	Result	Points	Rank
Hanah Ngendo Mwangi	F12	Long jump	4.91	-	12
Nakhumicha Zakayo	F57-58	Javelin throw	22.64	1137

Powerlifting edit

Men edit

Athlete	Event	Result	Rank
Samson Okutto	56kg	165.0	8

Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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