Henry Kirwa

Kenyan Paralympic athlete From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.

FullnameHenry Kiprono Kirwa
Born4 May 1973 (1973-05-04) (age 53)
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Henry Kirwa
Kirwa (number 4) in the men's 1500 metres T13 final at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
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Full nameHenry Kiprono Kirwa
Born4 May 1973 (1973-05-04) (age 53)
Sport
T12, T13
Medal record
Men's para athletics
Representing  Kenya
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 Beijing1,500 m T13
Gold medal – first place2008 Beijing5,000 m T13
Gold medal – first place2008 Beijing10,000 m T12
Gold medal – first place2016 Rio de Janeiro5,000 m T12
Bronze medal – third place2012 London5,000 m T12
Bronze medal – third place2016 Rio de Janeiro1,500 m T13
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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.

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