THE HASHTAG: “I lost my Sight, But I Gained a Vision” Henry Wanyoike
A disability can feel like an abrupt end to a story, but for Henry Wanyoike, it was just the beginning of his most inspiring chapter.
At the age of 21, Wanyoike, a promising long-distance runner, lost 95% of his vision overnight due to a stroke. While many might have given up, he refused to let this sudden loss of sight extinguish his dreams. Instead, it became the fuel for his journey to becoming a celebrated Paralympic champion.
This week, on "The HASHTAG Podcast" with hosts Carolyne Wanjira and Christopher Mwololo, Wanyoike shares his story, reminding us that disability is a club anyone can join, but it's never the end of life.
His new reality never changed his ambitions. Wanyoike began training with the help of a sighted person, Joseph Kibunja. This duo, with hard work and determination, took the world by storm.
At the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Games, Wanyoike made a stunning international debut, not just winning the gold medal in the 5,000 meters but shattering the world record.
Today, Wanyoike's influence extends far beyond the track. He uses his powerful platform for advocacy, tirelessly raising awareness about disability rights and fighting for the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities in Kenya and around the world.
To understand how he dominates the field, be sure to check out the full episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/qMaaxnOgnzA?si=wO_wnxax2DHBrQIm) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19bvuT4Pbj/) pages.
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