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Francis Gichuhi: From hearing loss to Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics

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Kenya Deaf Swimming Team captain Francis Gichuhi trains at the Kasarani Aquatic Stadium on October 10, 2025.  


Photo credit: Pool

Francis Gichuhi lost his hearing  just a year after he had started swimming. despite this, he refused to let that setback hold him back.

Now two decades later, the 24-year-old is on the verge of achieving what few Kenyans have: representing the country at a major global championship.