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Kenya stage protest in Rio after Brazil appeals against medals won

PARALYMPIC GAMES In this photo released by the IOC, Kenya's Wilson Bii, with his guide Benard Korir compete in the Men's 1500-meter - T11 Round 1 event of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. (Al Tielemans/OIS, IOC via AP)

Kenya staged a five-hour protest against Paralympics Games host Brazil who appealed against gold and bronze medals won by Samuel Kimani Mushai and Wilson Bii in the 5,000m T11 last Thursday.

Brazil had stated in their appeal to the International Paralympics Committee (IPC) that the two Kenyan athletes had arrived at the Olympic stadium late for the competition, but were still allowed in by officials.

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