Kenya concludes Paralympics campaign with one silver
By Rama Mohammed |
Kenya wrapped up its Paralympic campaign in Paris with a mixed bag of results, securing only one silver medal in the men’s long jump. Para cyclist Kennedy Ogada, the only African to compete in both the Time Trial and Road Race B1, battled through exhaustion and mechanical issues but made history for the country. Despite the challenges, Ogada remains optimistic about the future, setting his sights on the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
Kenya wrapped up their participation at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday, closing out a campaign marked by challenges and a single medal. Competing in five disciplines, the country secured only one silver in the men’s long jump, leaving room for reflection on the overall performance at this prestigious global event.
In cycling, para cyclist Kennedy Ogada and his pilot, Oscar Dennis, were unable to complete the Road Race B1 at Clichy Sous-Bois, succumbing to exhaustion after six laps. The duo had earlier finished 11th in the Time Trial but struggled during the 128km race, bowing out after covering 85.2km in two hours, 33 minutes, and 02 seconds.
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Kennedy Ogada and his pilot Oscar Dennis showed up strongly in men's Road Racing B1 but bowed out in the sixth lap, having done 85.3km. Chin up guys, you made history. pic.twitter.com/HcgnXKEyp8
— Kenya National Paralympic Committee-Official (@kenyapara) September 6, 2024
Despite the setback, Ogada, the only African cyclist to qualify for both the Time Trial and individual road race, was ranked 10th, a testament to his resilience and determination on the global stage.
Ogada, who is visually impaired, expressed pride in representing Kenya, acknowledging the efforts of his pilot, Dennis, a former Kenya Sevens rugby star who stepped in last minute to replace the injured Benson Mwaniki. "We leave Paris satisfied, having made history for our country and Africa," said Ogada, whose focus now turns to future competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.
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