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Paralympics: Kenyan Powerlifter Wawira misses out on medal

Hellen Kariuki of Kenya in action during the Powerlifting Women's 41 kg Final at the Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France on September 4, 2024.


Photo credit: Rula Rouhana

What you need to know:

  • Home cyclists Eli de Carvalho and Mickael Giuchard took silver in 34:23.73, while Vincent Schure piloted by Timo Fransen from the Netherlands took bronze in 34:53.92.
  • Ogada is now the only Kenyan remaining in action when he fields in the B1 Road Race (127km) on Friday at 10.30am Kenyan time. 

In Paris

Kenya’s Hellen Wawira Wednesday hauled a huge personal best of 101 kilograms in women’s under-41kgs but fell short of winning a medal at the Paris Paralympic Games.