Samwel Mushai Kimani (born 26 December 1989) is a visually impaired middle-distance runner from Kenya. He won the 5000 m – T11 event at the 2016 Paralympics.[1] Previously he won a silver and a gold medal in the 1500 m – T11 at the 2008 and 2012 Paralympics, respectively. Kimani won gold in the 2017 Para Athletics championships in London on Friday 21 July in the T11 1500m.

Samwel Mushai Kimani
Samwel Mushai Kimani and his guide James Boit run 5000 m at the 2016 Paralympics
Personal information
Born (1989-12-26) 26 December 1989 (age 34)
Sport
Country Kenya
SportPara-athletics
DisabilityVisual impairment
Disability classT11
EventMiddle distance events
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2008 Beijing
2016 Rio
Medal record
Representing  Kenya
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2008 Beijing 1500 m – T11
Gold medal – first place 2012 London 1500 m – T11
Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio de Janeiro 5000 m – T11
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 London 5000 m T11
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai 5000 m T11
African Games
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Brazzaville 400 m – T11

References

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  1. ^ Samwel Mushai Kimani. rio2016.com
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