Henry Kirwa

Henry Kiprono Kirwa (born 4 May 1973), commonly known as Henry Kirwa,[1] is a Paralympian athlete from Kenya competing mainly in category T13 middle distance events.

Henry Kirwa
Kirwa (number 4) in the men's 1500 metres T13 final at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
Full nameHenry Kiprono Kirwa
Born4 May 1973 (1973-05-04) (age 47)
Sport
Disability classT12, T13

He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 1500 metres - T13 event, a gold medal in the men's 5000 metres - T13 event and a gold medal in the men's 10000 metres - T12 event.

References

  1. "Henry Kirwa". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-04-02.


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