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Kenya at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

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Kenya at the
2014 Commonwealth Games
CGF codeKEN
CGANational Olympic Committee of Kenya
in Glasgow, Scotland
Flag bearer Mercy Obiero[1]
Medals
Ranked 9th
Gold
10
Silver
10
Bronze
5
Total
25
Commonwealth Games appearances (overview)

Kenya competed in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland from 23 July – 3 August 2014.[2]

Medalists

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Medal Name Sport Event Date
 Gold Flomena Cheyech Daniel Athletics Women's marathon July 27
 Gold Caleb Ndiku Athletics Men's 5000 metres July 27
 Gold Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon Athletics Women's 1500 metres July 29
 Gold Joyce Chepkirui Athletics Women's 10,000 metres July 29
 Gold Purity Cherotich Kirui Athletics Women's 3000 metres steeplechase July 30
 Gold Eunice Jepkoech Sum Athletics Women's 800 metres August 1
 Gold Jonathan Ndiku Athletics Men's 3000 metres steeplechase August 1
 Gold James Kiplagat Magut Athletics Men's 1500 metres August 2
 Gold Julius Kiplagat Yego Athletics Men's javelin throw August 2
 Gold Mercy Cherono Athletics Women's 5000 metres August 2
 Silver Caroline Kilel Athletics Women's marathon July 27
 Silver Stephen Kwelio Chemlany Athletics Men's marathon July 27
 Silver Isiah Kiplangat Koech Athletics Men's 5000 metres July 27
 Silver Florence Kiplagat Athletics Women's 10,000 metres July 29
 Silver Milcah Chemos Cheywa Athletics Women's 3000 metres steeplechase July 30
 Silver David Rudisha Athletics Men's 800 metres July 31
 Silver Josphat Kipkoech Bett Athletics Men's 10,000 metres August 1
 Silver Jairus Birech Athletics Men's 3000 metres steeplechase August 1
 Silver Janet Kisa Athletics Women's 5000 metres August 2
 Silver Ronald Kwemoi Athletics Men's 1500 metres August 2
 Bronze Emily Chebet Athletics Women's 10,000 metres July 29
 Bronze Joan Kipkemoi Athletics Women's 3000 metres steeplechase July 30
 Bronze Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi Athletics Men's 3000 metres steeplechase August 1
 Bronze Benson Gicharu Njangiru Boxing Men's Bantamweight August 1
 Bronze Joyce Wambui Njuguna Weightlifting Women's +61 kg August 2

Athletics

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Men
Athlete Event Round 1 Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Stephen Wafula Barasa 100 m 10.81 7 did not advance
Tony Chirchir 10.85 7 did not advance
Walter Moenga 10.84 7 did not advance
Jonathan Kipchumba Sum 100 m (T37) 13.39 5 did not advance
Collins Omae Gichana 200 m 21.90 7 did not advance
Carvin Nkanata 20.65 2 Q 20.65 3 did not advance
Solomon Odongo Buoga 400 m DQ
Boniface Mucheru DNS
Mark Mutai 47.60 4 did not advance
Evans Kipkorir 800 m 1:50.88 3 Q 1:47.35 4 q 1:46.09 4
Ferguson Cheruiyot Rotich 1:48.70 2 Q 1:46.88 2 Q 1:47.34 9
David Rudisha 1:46.89 1 Q 1:46.61 1 Q 1:45.48 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Ronald Kwemoi 1500 m 3:39.90 1 Q 3:39.53 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
James Kiplagat Magut 3:40.79 3 Q 3:39.31 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Elijah Motonei Manangoi 3:41.63 6 q 3:45.47 12
Samuel Kuria Ngige 1500 m (T54) 3:42.53 PB 5 q 3:49.79 10
Henry Caleb Otieno Odiyo 3:58.51 PB 7 did not advance
Joseph Kitur Kiplimo 5000 m 13:17.49 4
Isiah Kiplangat Koech 13:14.06 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku 13:12.07 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Josphat Bett Kipkoech 10,000 m 27:56.14 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Charles Cheruiyot 27:59.91 5
Peter Kirui 27:58.24 4
Nicholas Bett 400 metres hurdles 51.21 5 did not advance
Boniface Mucheru 49.67 1 Q 49.99 6
Jairus Birech 3,000 metres steeplechase 8:12.68 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi 8:19.73 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Jonathan Ndiku 8:10.44 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Walter Moenga
Carvin Nkanata
Tony Chirchir
Collins Omae Gichana
4 x 100 metres relay 40.32 4 did not advance
Mark Muttai
Solomon Odongo Buoga
Nicholas Brett
Boniface Mucheru
4 x 400 metres relay Disqualified did not advance
Stephen Kwelio Chemlany Marathon 2:11:58 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
John Eriku Kelai 2:12:41 5
Eric Ndiema 2:13:44 6
Athlete Event Qualification Final
Distance Rank Distance Rank
Elijah Kimitei Long jump No Mark did not advance
Tera Kiplangat 7.61 12 q 7.45 11
Elijah Kiplagat Kimitei Triple jump 15.84 12 q 15.45 9
Isaac Yego No Mark did not advance
Mathieu Kiplagat Sawe High jump 2.11 18 did not advance
Alexander Kiprotich Javelin throw 68.91 SB 17 did not advance
Julius Yego 82.83 2 Q 83.87 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Sabina Mukoswa 100 m 12.53 7 did not advance
Milcent Ndoro 12.18 PB 7 did not advance
Nelly Nasimiyu Munialo 100 m (T12) 15.10 2 did not advance
Maureen Jelagat Maiyo 400 m 53.21 3 Q 52.97 5 did not advance
Jacinter Shikanda 54.81 6 did not advance
Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei 800 m 2.05.37 3 Q 02:04.60 7 did not advance
Agatha Kimaswai 2.04.64 5 did not advance
Eunice Jepkoech Sum 2.02.36 1 Q 02:01.38 1 Q 2:00.31 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Selah Busienei 1500 metres 4:08.85 =PB 4 Q 4:17.88 12
Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon 4:05.77 1 Q 4:08.94 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Hellen Onsando Obiri 4:04.43 GR 1 Q 4:10.84 6
Rahel Akoth Alar 1500 m (T54) 4:53.93 PB 7 did not advance
Eunice Adhiambo Otieno 4:53.65 PB 6 did not advance
Caroline Wanjira 5:01.89 PB 7 did not advance
Mercy Cherono 5000 metres 15:07.21 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Janet Kisa 15:08.90 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Margaret Muriuki 15:10.38 SB 4
Emily Chebet 10,000 metres 32:10.82 PB 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Joyce Chepkirui 32:09.35 PB 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Florence Kiplagat 32:09.48 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Florence Wasike 400 metres hurdles 59.29 7 did not advance
Milcah Chemos Cheywa 3000 metres steeplechase 9:31.30 SB 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Joan Kipkemoi 9:33.34 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
Purity Cherotich Kirui 9:30.96 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Milicent Ndoro
Sabina Mukoswa
Koki Manunga
Maureen Thomas
4 x 100 metres relay 46.00 5 did not advance
Jacinter Shakanda
Koki Manunga
Florence Wasike
Maureen Jelaghat Maiyo
4 x 400 metres relay 3:37.45 5 did not advance
Flomena Cheyech Daniel Marathon 2:26:45 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Caroline Kilel 2:27:10 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Philes Ongori did not finish
Athlete Event Qualification Final
Distance Position Distance Position
Gladys Musyoki Long jump 6.04 20 did not advance
Lucy Omondi Hammer throw 47.70 17 did not advance
Linda Oseso 58.82 PB 11 q 52.75 12

Badminton

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Mixed team
Pool B
Pos Team Pld W L GF GA GD PF PA PD Pts Qualification
1  India 3 3 0 30 0 +30 630 195 +435 3 Quarterfinals
2  Ghana 3 2 1 12 19 −7 457 586 −129 2
3  Uganda 3 1 2 11 21 −10 473 593 −120 1
4  Kenya 3 0 3 9 22 −13 414 600 −186 0

Cycling

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Mountain biking

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Athlete Event Time Rank
Samson Gichuru Men's cross-country LAP 24
Benard Kabiro LAP 32
Antony Muite LAP 29
Joyce Nyaruri Women's cross-country DNF
Mary Mburu DNF
Mary Muchina DNF

Road

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Women
Athlete Event Time Rank
Doreen Musoliza Lwimbuli Road race DNF
Joyce Nyaruri Matara Road race DNF
Jane Njeri Mwangi Road race DNF
Joyce Muthoni Mwangi Road race DNF

Judo

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Men
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Anthony Njagi −66 kg  Weithers (BAR)
L 0000–1000
did not advance
Kinyanjui −73 kg  Vui (PNG)
L 010-010
did not advance
James Ganzo Bye  Nelson (PNG)
W 0023–0002
 Bensted (AUS)
L 0001–1000
Did not advance  Fleming (NIR)
L 0002-1000
Did not advance 7
John Kirimi −81 kg Bye  Livesey (ENG)
L 0002–1001
did not advance
Joshuah Omondi Bye  Nicola (CYP)
L 0000–1100
did not advance
Levy Sang −90 kg  Hall (ENG)
L 0000–1000
did not advance
Evans Kengara −100 kg  Burton (SCO)
L 0000–1000
did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinal Semifinal Repechage Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Alice Muragu −78 kg  Mballa Atanga (CMR)
L 0001-1010
Did not advance  Rose (SEY)
L 000-100
Did not advance 7
Esther Ratugi +78 kg  Widanalage (SRI)
W 1011-0000
 Adlington (SCO)
L 0004-1002
Bye  R Kaur (IND)
L 0003-0000
5

Rugby sevens

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Kenya has qualified a rugby sevens team.

Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts Qualification
 South Africa 3 3 0 0 106 0 +106 9 Medal competition
 Kenya 3 2 0 1 63 25 +38 7
 Cook Islands 3 1 0 2 33 88 −55 5 Bowl competition
 Trinidad and Tobago 3 0 0 3 15 104 −89 3
Source: [citation needed]
26 July 2014
11:16
Kenya 28–0 Cook Islands
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

26 July 2014
19:52
Kenya 35–5 Trinidad and Tobago
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

26 July 2014
22:10
South Africa 20–0 Kenya
Report
Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow

Shooting

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Women
Athlete Event Qualification Final
Points Rank Points Rank
Linet Awuor Owiti 10 metre air pistol 331 27 did not advance

Swimming

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Men
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Steven Maina 50 m freestyle 26.08 52 did not advance
Issa Mohamed 24.34 31 did not advance
Tory Pragassa 25.10 39 did not advance
Jason Dunford 100 m freestyle 50.60 11 Q 50.78 16 did not advance
Steven Maina 55.41 43 did not advance
Issa Mohamed 53.96 32 did not advance
Hamdan Bayusuf 50 m backstroke 27.53 19 did not advance
Hamdan Bayusuf 100 m backstroke 1:00.07 23 did not advance
Steven Maina 200 m backstroke 2:14.90 17 did not advance
Micah Fernandes 50 m breaststroke 30.08 21 did not advance
Tory Pragassa 30.73 26 did not advance
Micah Fernandes 100 m breaststroke 1:07.09 23 did not advance
Tory Pragassa 1:09.26 26 did not advance
Micah Fernandes 200 m breaststroke 2:24.15 16 did not advance
Jason Dunford 50 m butterfly 23.76 5 Q 24.03 9 did not advance
Issa Mohamed 26.00 26 did not advance
Jason Dunford 100 m butterfly 53.27 5 Q 52.94 7 Q 52.71 7
Issa Mohamed 58.05 22 did not advance
Women
Athlete Event Heat Semifinal Final
Time Rank Time Rank Time Rank
Sylvia Brunlehner 50 m freestyle 26.86 18 did not advance
Anita Field 29.25 =48 did not advance
Danielle Awori 100 m freestyle 1:02.90 34 did not advance
Sylvia Brunlehner 58.78 22 did not advance
Ger Ogot 1:04.89 38 did not advance
Ann Wacuka 100 metre freestyle S8 2:17.11 6 Q 2:04.03 6
Danielle Awori 50 m backstroke 32.41 23 did not advance
Anita Field 32.86 27 did not advance
Talisa Lanoe 31.92 19 did not advance
Danielle Awori 100 m backstroke 1:08.63 22 did not advance
Anita Field 1:11.08 24 did not advance
Talisa Lanoe 1:07.18 =16[a] did not advance
Talisa Lanoe 200 m backstroke 2:26.12 13 did not advance
Rebecca Kamau 50 m breaststroke 33.83 19 did not advance
Martha Opiyo 36.81 32 did not advance
Rebecca Kamau 100 m breaststroke 1:14.92 23 did not advance
Martha Opiyo 1:23.64 37 did not advance
Sylvia Brunlehner 50 m butterfly 28.79 24 did not advance
Anita Field 31.84 43 did not advance
Ger Ogot 31.31 40 did not advance
Ger Ogot 100 m butterfly 1:12.81 30 did not advance
Martha Opiyo 1:10.21 28 did not advance
Rebecca Kamau 200 m individual medley 2:26.66 20 did not advance
Martha Opiyo 2:38.18 24 did not advance
a Talisa Lanoe finished in equal 16th position in the heats alongside Northern Ireland's Danielle Hill. A swim-off was held between the two competitors which Hill won and was awarded with the 16th and last qualification place in to the semifinal.

Triathlon

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Athlete Event Swim (1.5 km) Bike (40 km) Run (10 km) Total Time Rank
Swaleh Balala Men's 22:36 Lapped
Vincent Onyango did not finish
Jessie de Boer Women's 27:37 Lapped
Hanifa Said did not finish

Weightlifting

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Men
Athlete Event Snatch Clean & Jerk Total Rank
Webstar Lukose 77 kg 110 132 242 21
Stephen Opondo 85 kg 106 147 253 17
James Adede 105 kg 115 145 260 10
Women
Athlete Event Snatch Clean & Jerk Total Rank
Mercy Obiero 69 kg 80 107 187 8
Powerlifting
Athlete Event Total Rank
Samson Okutto Men's 72 kg 175.6 5
Gabriel Magu Wanjinku 130.5 12
Flomena Jepkoech Women's 61 kg did not start
Joyce Wambui Njuguna Women's +61 kg 68.6 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)

Wrestling

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Men's freestyle
Athlete Event Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinal Semifinal Repechage Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
John Kariuki −61 kg  Essindi Sengui (CMR)
L 2-14
did not advance
Jacone Munene −65 kg  van Rensburg (RSA)
0-10
did not advance
Peter Omenda −86 kg Bye  Dick (NGR)
L 0-10
Did not advance  Hietbrink (RSA)
L 0-10
5
Hollis Mkanga −125 kg Bye  Jarvis (CAN)
L 1-11
Did not advance  Xxx (ENG)
L 1-12
5
Women's freestyle
Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinal Semifinal Repechage Final / BM
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Opposition
Result
Rank
Leah Ndungu −63 kg Bye  Spiteri (ENG)
L 0-10
did not advance
Emily Mbogo −69 kg  Molongwana (RSA)
L 0-4
did not advance

References

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  1. ^ Butler, Nick; Osborne, Paul (23 July 2014). "Commonwealth Games: The Opening Ceremony from Celtic Park". Insidethegames. Glasgow, Scotland. Retrieved 23 July 2014.
  2. ^ "The Commonwealth Games Associations". glasgow2014.com/. Glasgow 2014. Archived from the original on 25 June 2014. Retrieved 21 June 2014.