Deaflympics champion Kahinga eyes triple glory in Tokyo
Nyahururu-based athlete hopes to win gold in men's 1500m, 5000m and 10,000m...
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Deaflympics champion Ian Wambui Kahinga has qualified for the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan, set for November 15-26, 2025, after winning the men's 10,000m at the national trials in Nairobi. He aims for triple gold in Tokyo.
- Kahinga won the 10,000m with a time of 30:46.5, beating newcomer Peter Rutto (30:47.5).
- He previously won gold in the 1500m and silver in the 5000m at the last Deaflympics.
- The 24-year-old trained for three years in his remote Nyahururu village, perfecting speed and endurance, and plans to emulate his role model, Eliud Kipchoge.
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