Teen runner Munang’at steals show in National Para Athletics Championships
Bernard Munang’at (right) celebrates with his guide Andrew Chemobo after winning the men’s 5,000m T11 title at the National Para Athletics Championships at Kenyatta University on January 29, 2025.
When the race began, the pack of five athletes and their guides exchanged leads over the 12.5-lap contest. However, Munang’at made his move with three laps to go, breaking away from the group and widening his lead to secure victory in 16 minutes and 01.2 seconds.
His impressive time placed him in Category A, the highest Paralympics qualification ranking, earning him a spot in Team Kenya for the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, scheduled for February 6-13.
A new star has been born in para athletics.
Visually impaired Bernard Munang’at from West Pokot shocked a strong field of Paralympic and world medalists to win the men’s 5,000m T11 title at the National Para Athletics Championships held at Kenyatta University on Wednesday.
