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Summer Deaflympics: Behold, Kenya's golden stars

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Kenya's Ann Wangeci celebrates after winning bronze medal in women's steeplechase at the 24th Summer Deaflympics, in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard]

Kenya’s splendid performance in the 24th edition of the Summer Deaflympics that concluded in Brazil early this week, is a showpiece many athletes will forever cherish.

Kenya was 11th in the 78-country championships and was Africa’s top ranked country, ahead of Algeria, who were second in the continent and 29th overall.

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