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Deaflympics: Clean sweep for Kenya in men’s 5,000m
Ian Wambui (centre) is congratulated by James Musembi (left) and Nelson Kipkorir for winning a gold medal and breaking world and Deaflympics records in men's 5,000m at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics on November 24, 2025. Musembi clinched silver while Kipkorir claimed bronze in the same race.
Photo credit: Victor Otieno | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- Ian Wambui shattered both the world and Deaflympics record with a time of 13 minutes and 52.83 seconds.
- James Musembi claimed silver medal after clocking 14:15.28 while Nelson Kipkorir took bronze in 14:43. 35.
In Tokyo
The Kenyan men's team in 5,000m at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics on Monday lived up to the expectation as they swept the all the podium places in thrilling final.
