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Kenya received the men’s 1500M and obtained a bronze in the women’s 400M races at the Sesi Centro Esportivo Athletics Observe in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil on Monday evening.
Ian Wambui Kahinga breezed to the tape for the gold in the race held at 5.10 PM (11.10pm Kenyan time),.
Kahinga clocked 3.55.54 ahead of Jaime Morga of Spain (3.56.18) and Alexander Blei of Germany (3.57.10).
Quickly after, Linet Fwamba Nanjala secured the bronze in a time of 59.34 just after a image complete with Yulia Shapoval of Ukraine. The race was received by Christina Kiniakina of Ukraine.
Defending 1500M men’s champion John Koech did not contend in the race as he has been entered for the men’s 800m contest.
“Koech unsuccessful to qualify for the race all through the nationwide trials held in Nairobi, but we are glad we obtained new blood like Kahinga who have helped Kenya to retain the title,” head mentor Samuel Kibet spelled out.
Concerning his victory, Deaflympics debutant Kahinga explained:
“I come to feel extremely delighted to have won my initial global crown, I have hardly ever competed exterior Kenya prior to, so this very good information is so major for me to bear.”
An elated Kahinga claimed he will now go for the 5000M title held by compatriot Symon Cherono Kibai.
“Kibai should brace for a difficult fight,” Kahinga warned. The men’s 5000M semi finals is scheduled for Thursday Might 12, 2022 and will also function Amos Kiplagat.
So considerably Kenya has a overall of 9 medals 2 gold, 3 silver and 4 bronze.
Crew Kenya medalists
Gold
Men’s 10000M-Symon Cherono Kibai
Men’s 1500M- Ian Wambui Kahinga
Silver
4X400M Mixed Relay
Men’s 10000M- Peter Toroitich
Women’s 10000M-Serah Wangari Kimani
Bronze
Men’s 10000M- David Kipkogei
Women’s 10000M- Grancy Kandagor
Men’s Javelin- Kelvin Kipkogei
Women’s 400M- Linet Fwamba Nanjala
Total Sights: 399 ,
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