Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics: Out goes Kibai, in comes Kahinga

Magnificent Kahinga now motivated to nail more accolades...

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Ian Wambui Kahinga has emerged as Kenya's new Deaflympics star, replacing decorated athlete Simon Kibai Cherono, after winning the men's 5000m race at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics and shattering two global records.

Kahinga completed the race in 13:52.83, breaking Cherono's 12-year-old Deaflympics and World Championships records.
The victory secured a clean sweep for Kenya in the men's 5000m, with James Mwanza Musembi earning silver and Nelson Kipkorir Rotich taking bronze.
Kahinga will receive a total of Sh11 million from the Kenyan government for his record-breaking performance and two gold medals, including a previous win in the men's 10000m.

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