Deaflympics: Olympian Silver Medalist Wangari Books Slot For Tokyo Games

^{Deaflympics silver medalist Serah Wangari Kimani wins women’s 10000m category at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Thursday September 11, 2025 to qualify for the 25th Summer Deaflympics set for Tokyo, Japan this November 15-26. PHOTO/ KSFD}

NAIROBI,KENYA-Deaflympics silver medalist Serah Wangari Kimani cruised to the tape in 41:04.5 to win the women’s 10000m category in the national trials held at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Thursday.

The victory saw the mother of two punch her ticket to the 25th Summer Deaflympics set for Tokyo, Japan on November 15-26.

Wangari was closely followed by Deaflympics double bronze medalist Nancy Kendagor Jebichii (42:48.8) and Juster Kwamesa (44:33.6) who finished second and third in that order.

“I’m grateful for this victory, I’m happy to qualify for my second Deaflympics championship after my exciting exploits in Brazil three years ago,” Wangari who trains on the rugged terrains of Nyandarua County told Standard Sports.

^{Deaflympics silver medalist Serah Wangari Kimani wins women’s 10000m category at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Thursday September 11, 2025 to qualify for the 25th Summer Deaflympics set for Tokyo, Japan this November 15-26. PHOTO/ KSFD}

” I trained for this race for six months, because I did not want to miss the Deaflympics slot. I’m so happy the hard work finally paid off,” said Wangari who will return to the track on Friday to try her luck in the expected star studded women’s 5000m category.

“I was fourth in 5000m in Brazil, but this time I’m aiming to reach the medal bracket. As for the 10000m, my focus is to convert the silver won in Brazil into gold in Tokyo, so I’m practicing and praying hard that all goes well, ” Wangari highlighted.

While preparing for the trials in Nyandarua, the 36 year old self motivated Wangari upped her training alone as she is yet to get a tactician to take her through the paces.

“Sometimes I go online to get my tactics and techniques there, sometimes I train with my hearing friends who advises me on areas to improve. I mostly worked on speed and endurance before I came for these trials, the training was very intense but I’m grateful that I don’t have any injury. I’m praying that the smooth run continues all through upto Tokyo.”

^{Deaflympics silver medalist Serah Wangari Kimani wins women’s 10000m category at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi on Thursday September 11, 2025 to qualify for the 25th Summer Deaflympics set for Tokyo, Japan this November 15-26. PHOTO/ KSFD}

Wangari says her first Deaflympics outing in Brazil was such a good eye opener as it exposed her to the thrilling global stage.

“I was blank when I travelled to Brazil despite coming home with a glittering silver, now, as I head to Tokyo, I  already know what to do. Hopefully my plans turn into the coveted golden jackpot I so much yearn in my life.”

Kenya had a splendid outing in the 24th edition of the Deaflympics held in Caxias du Sul, Brazil in 2022, bagging a total of 24 medals of which 5 were gold, 7 were silver and 12 were bronze.

The 25 Summer Deaflympics set for Tokyo, Japan this season is so special in that it will be used to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Games.

UTILITIES 

Name: Serah Wangari Kimani

D.O.B: October 30, 1989

Gender: Female

Sport: Athletics

2022: Silver, Women’s 10000m, 

24th Summer Deaflympics in Caxias Do Sul, Brazil.

Women’s 10000m Deaflympics National Trials selected results 

1.Serah  Wangari 41:04.5

2.Nancy Kendagor Jebichii 42:48.8

3.Juster Kwamesa 44:33.6

4.Prisca Naibin 47:04.9

5.Nancy Achieng 51:03.10