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James Mwanza Musembi: From dusty village to the top of the world

James Mwanza Musembi after winning the men's 1500m at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics [KSFD, Standard]

A fierce rivalry is brewing in the star-studded men’s 5000m finals that is set for Monday next week at the historic Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Japan at the ongoing Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics.

The anticipated mouthwatering contest, now on everyone’s lips, has been set up by little-known James Mwanza Musembi, who yesterday strolled to the finish line in the scenic sporting cathedral to bag his first gold for Kenya in his debut in the games.

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