Bwire hopes to cycle to gold at Tokyo Deaflympics
After bagging gold in Turkey triathlon championship in 2021, Brenda Bwire is out to strike gold again at the global stage...
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Kenyan deaf cyclist Brenda Bwire is aiming for a gold medal at the upcoming Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics after her recent victory at the Jubilee Insurance Grand Nairobi Bike Race. Bwire, who previously won gold at a 2021 Turkey triathlon championship, will represent Kenya alongside Simon Njoroge in cycling.
- Brenda Bwire won gold in the women's deaf category at the recent Nairobi Bike Race.
- She will be making her debut at the Deaflympics, which are scheduled for November 15-26.
- Despite facing challenges such as a lack of state-of-the-art equipment, limited sponsors, and inadequate security during training, Bwire remains committed to her rigorous daily preparations.
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