Biography
Started: She began the sport in 2015 in Kenya. (Athlete, 02 Dec 2017)
Reason: She originally took part in wheelchair racing before switching to powerlifting. She was encouraged to try powerlifting by Kenyan powerlifter Gabriel Magu Wanjiku. "For me, I have loved powerlifting since the time I lifted my first weight in 2015. It wasn't bad considering at that point I didn't know much about the sport. I remember it was the All Africa Games in Congo, where I finished third. I was so motivated by the result and resolved to get better as a powerlifter." (the-star.co.ke, 16 Apr 2022)
Ambition: She wants to establish a foundation for young powerlifters in Kenya. (the-star.co.ke, 16 Apr 2022)
Awards: She won the Sports Woman Living with Disability Award at the 2022 Sports Personality of the Year Awards in Kenya. (Embu College Facebook page, 21 Jan 2023)
She and Para athlete Rodgers Kiprop were flag bearers for Kenya at the opening ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (standardmedia.co.ke, 26 Aug 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 15, 1992
EducationBusiness - Embu College, Kenya
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | -41kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 93 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | -41kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 80.0 |
| 5 | -41kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 95 |
| DNS | -41kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | DNS |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 3 | -61kg | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 98.5 |
