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Team Kenya in the women 800m race was severely beaten at the ongoing 4^th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

The two Kenyan representatives of Sharon Jeptarus Bitok and Rebecca Wankio Matiko finished in last two positions.

Russia’s Iiliia Emilyevna Abubiakirova now running under RCDS (Russia) flag took the race in a fascinating finish crossing the line in a season best of 2:08.83 and was followed by an amazing talent Jennifer Nyakato from our neighboring country, Uganda, who took silver with a season best of 2:10.26.

Another RCDS runner, Ekaterina Kudriavtseva closed the podium three first finishes in 2:12.44.

LEADING RESULTS
800M WOMEN

Iiliia Abubiakirova (RCDS) 2:08.83
Jennifer Nyakato (UG) 2:10.26
Ekaterina Kudriavtseva (RCDS) 2:12.44

Kenya will be represented by two athletes in the women 800m final that will take place on day four at the ongoing 4^th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

Sharon Jeptarus Bitok and Rebecca Wankio Matiko will be carrying the Kenyan hope as they will face strong opponents from Uganda and Japan.

Bitok comes to this race a season best of 2:28.50 while Matiko comes with a sb of 2:38.00.

They will have to battle for honors with Uganda’s Jennifer Nyakato who has the fastest time on paper of 2:10.30. Another title contender is Japan’s Mio Okada who carries on her shoulder a season best of 2:14.37.

In the men 800m race Kenya will be represented by Elikan Kiprop Rono, Francis Nyamweya Rondi and John Kiplangat Koech. Rono holds the fastest time of 1:57.20 between the three.

They will face a stiff challenge from Spain’s Jaime Martinez Morga who has a season best of 1:51.48 and Poland’s Michal Pawel Kulpa of a sb of1:53.00.

The day will end with the 4x400m race with Kenya starting on lane seven.

LEADING TIME
MEN

Jaime Martinez Morga (SPN) 1:51.48

Michal Pawel Kulpa (POL) 1:53.00

Elikana Kiprop Rono (KEN) 1:57.20

Francis Nyamweya Rondi (KEN) 1:58.70

John Kiplangat Koech (KEN)1:59.00

LEADING TIME

WOMEN

Jennifer Nyakato (UG) 2:10.30

Mio Okada (JPN) 2:14.37

Sharon Bitok (KEN)2:28.50

Rebecca Matiko (KEN) 2:38.00

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Kenya beaten in women 800m race World Deaf Athletics Championships

Team Kenya in the women 800m race was severely beaten at the ongoing 4^th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

Sharon Bitok and Rebecca Matiko carry Kenya’s hope in 800m race final

Kenya will be represented by two athletes in the women 800m final that will take place on day four at the ongoing 4^th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

Premier Blog of Athletics News

Team Kenya in the women 800m race was severely beaten at the ongoing 4th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

Kenya will be represented by two athletes in the women 800m final that will take place on day four at the ongoing 4th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

Premier Blog of Athletics News

Team Kenya in the women 800m race was severely beaten at the ongoing 4^th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.

Kenya will be represented by two athletes in the women 800m final that will take place on day four at the ongoing 4^th edition of the World Deaf Athletics Championships that are being held at the Lublin Athletics Stadium in Poland.