Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Kenya at the 2008 Summer Paralympics

Infobox Paralympics Kenya
games=2008 Summer
competitors= 13
sports=
flagbearer= Henry Wanyoike
officials=
gold= 5
silver= 3
bronze= 1
total= 9
rank= 27

Kenya competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing. The country's delegation consisted of thirteen competitors captained by three-time Paralympic gold medalist Henry Wanyoike. Also on the team is javelin thrower Mary Nakumicha.cite web |last=David |first=Karanja |title=Wanyoike upbeat ahead of Paralympics |publisher=Kenya Broadcasting Corporation |date=2008-08-27 |url=http://www.kbc.co.ke/story.asp?ID=52114 |accessdate=2008-08-27 ] Wanyoike competed in the 5000 metres, 10000 metres, and the marathon.

ee also

*2008 Summer Paralympics
*Kenya at the Paralympics
*Kenya at the 2008 Summer Olympics

External links

* [http://en.beijing2008.com/83/66/column211716683.shtml Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Official Site]
* [http://www.paralympic.org International Paralympic Committee]

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