Paralympics champion Samwel Muchai stunned at Kasarani
Wilson Bii (second left) with his guide Robert Tarus (left) wins the men’s 5,000m T11 ahead of Samwel Mushai (right) and his guide James Boit during the trials for Dubai Athletics Para Grand Prix at Kasarani on January 4, 2021.
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Kenya National Paralympics Committee (KNPC) president Agnes Aluoch said they will require Sh 7.6 million to take a team of 30 athletes, eight guides and 12 officials for the Dubai event.
"Our intentions are to put the team in camp from Monday next week since we want more to qualify for Tokyo.
The 2016 Paralympics 5,000m T11 bronze medallist Wilson Bii stunned 2016 Paralympics 5,000m T11 champion Samwel Muchai to win the men’s 5,000m T11 during the trials for Dubai Athletics Para Grand Prix at Kasarani Monday.
Bii won the category in 15 minutes and 55.5 seconds, beating injured Muchai for the first time to second place in 15:56.3, as Rogers Kiprop settled for third in 16:12.5, followed by Eric Sang in 16:34.4.
