Wilson Bii

Wilson Bii (born 9 February 1986)[1] is a visually impaired runner from Kenya, who competes mainly in T11 classification long-distance events.[2]

Wilson Bii
Wilson Bii and his guide Benard Korir after finishing the 5000 m race at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
NationalityKenyan
Born9 February 1986 (1986-02-09) (age 37)
Sport
Country Kenya
SportAthletics
Disabilityvisual impairment
Disability classT11
Event(s)Middle-distance events
Coached byRuth Jeruto Chumo (national)
Achievements and titles
Paralympic finals2012 London
2016 Rio
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Kenya
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio 5000m – T11

Athletics career

Bii has represented Kenya at two Summer Paralympics, beginning at London in 2012, there he entered the 5000 metres (T11) event but failed to finish the race. Four years later he attended the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio and posted a personal best of 15:22.96 to win the bronze medal in the 5000 metres just behind crowd favourite Odair Santos.[1]

References

  1. Wilson Bii Archived 22 September 2016 at the Wayback Machine. rio2016.com
  2. "Bii, Wilson". IPC. Retrieved 8 September 2016.


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