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Ian Kahinga's win ensures Deaflympics 1500m title remains in Kenya

Ian Wambui Kahinga poses with his gold medal after winning the 1500 metres men's race at the 24th Summer Deaflympics Games in Brazil. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

The Sesi Centro Esportivo Athletics Track in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil was brought to a standstill yesterday morning as Kenya defended the men's 1500m in style at the ongoing 24th Summer Deaflympics Games.

And the messenger of the good news was little-known Ian Wambui Kahinga from the lakeside town of Naivasha, who was making his debut in the global championships.

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