Henry Kirwa

Henry Kiprono Kirwa (born 4 May 1973), commonly known as Henry Kirwa,[1] is a Paralympian athlete from Kenya competing mainly in category T13 middle distance events.

Henry Kirwa

Kirwa (number 4) in the men's 1500 metres T13 final at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Personal information
Full name	Henry Kiprono Kirwa
Born	4 May 1973 (age 47)
Sport
Disability class	T12, T13
Medal record Men's para athletics Representing  Kenya Paralympic Games 2008 Beijing 1,500 m T13 2008 Beijing 5,000 m T13 2008 Beijing 10,000 m T12 2016 Rio de Janeiro 5,000 m T12 2012 London 5,000 m T12 2016 Rio de Janeiro 1,500 m T13

He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal in the men's 1500 metres - T13 event, a gold medal in the men's 5000 metres - T13 event and a gold medal in the men's 10000 metres - T12 event.

References

1. "Henry Kirwa". AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 2020-04-02.

External links

• Henry Kirwa at the International Paralympic Committee (also here)