Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

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.

Kenya at the
2008 Summer Paralympics
IPC codeKEN
NPCKenya National Paralympic Committee
in Beijing
Competitors13 in 2 sports
Flag bearer Henry Wanyoike
Medals
Ranked 27th
Gold
5
Silver
3
Bronze
1
Total
9
Summer Paralympics appearances (overview)

Medallists

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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

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Men's track

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Athlete Class Event Heats Final
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

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

Women's track

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

Women's field

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

Powerlifting

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Athlete Event Result Rank
Samson Okutto 56kg 165.0 8

See also

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References

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