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Deaflympics: Team Kenya leaves Tokyo with two world records and 15 medals

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Kenya's superman Ian Wambui Kahinga (Middle and gold), James Mwanza Musembi (Left and silver) and Nelson Rotich Kipkorir completes the podium in men's 5,000m. [ KSFD]

The riveting Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics is over and Team Kenya is leaving the global championships with heads held high after bagging 15 medals; five gold, six silver and four bronze.

The contingent also secured two global accolades; the World and Deaflympics records shattered by peerless Ian Wambui Kahinga in the men's 5,000m, bringing a halt to the two longstanding records set by compatriot Simon Kibai Cherono 12 years ago in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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