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Kenyan para sprinter with albinism breaks barriers

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Daniel Plafker
October 17, 2025

Kenyan para sprinter Jairus Ong’eta defies stigma and vision impairment to qualify for the World Para Athletics Championships - becoming a trailblazer for athletes with albinism.

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