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.