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Samson Ojuka bags Kenya's first medal at the Paralympics

Samson Ojuka

Samson Ojuka (right) celebrates with the Kenyan delegation after winning a silver medal in the men's long jump T37 at the Paralympic Games at Stade de France, Paris.

Photo credit: Ayumba Ayodi | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Ojuka's 6.20m jump is a new African record in men's long jump T37.
  • This is Kenya’s first field event medal since the 2008 Beijing Paralympics.

Samson Ojuka has won Kenya its first medal at the ongoing Paralympic Games in Paris.

Ojuka's fourth jump of 6.20 metres saw him set a new African record in men's long jump T37 to win silver medal at the Stade de France on Tuesday evening.