Henry Kirwa

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 (1973-05-04) (age 51)
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

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.

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
• Henry Kirwa at IPC.InfostradaSports.com (archived)