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

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
 GoldHenry Kiprono KirwaAthleticsMen's 1500m T13
 GoldAbraham Cheruiyot TarbeiAthleticsMen's 1500m T46
 GoldHenry Kiprono KirwaAthleticsMen's 5000m T13
 GoldAbraham Cheruiyot TarbeiAthleticsMen's 5000m T46
 GoldHenry Kiprono KirwaAthleticsMen's 10000m T12
 SilverSamwel Mushai KimaniAthleticsMen's 1500m T11
 SilverFrancis Thuo KaranjaAthleticsMen's 5000m T11
 SilverNakhumicha ZakayoAthleticsWomen's javelin throw F57-58
 BronzeHenry WanyoikeAthleticsMen's 5000m T11

Athletics

Men's track

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 1st, gold medalist(s)
5000m N/A 14:20.88 WR 1st, gold medalist(s)
Henry Kiprono Kirwa T12 10000m N/A 31:42.97 PR 1st, gold medalist(s)
T13 1500m 4:00.99 1 Q 4:06.11 1st, gold medalist(s)
5000m 15:45.71 5 Q 14:24.02 WR 1st, gold medalist(s)
Samwel Mushai Kimani T11 1500m 4:18.66 5 Q 4:11.76 2nd, silver medalist(s)
T12 800m 2:00.08 8 Did not advance
Francis Thuo Karanja T11 1500m 4:25.33 10 Did not advance
5000m N/A 15:32.28 2nd, silver medalist(s)
T12 10000m N/A 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 N/A 15:47.17 3rd, bronze medalist(s)
T12 Marathon N/A DNF

Men's field

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

Women's track

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

Women's field

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 2nd, silver medalist(s)

Powerlifting

Men

Athlete Event Result Rank
Samson Okutto 56kg 165.0 8

See also

References

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