Kenya at the 2006 Winter Olympics
| Kenya at the 2006 Winter Olympics | |||||||||
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| IOC code | KEN | ||||||||
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Kenya | ||||||||
| in Turin | |||||||||
| Competitors | 1 (1 man) in 1 sport | ||||||||
| Flag bearer | Philip Boit (opening and closing)[1][2] | ||||||||
| Medals |
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| Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |||||||||
Kenya sent 1 competitor to the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.
Cross-country skiing
Main article: Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics
Boit, who had gained international recognition after placing last in 1998 Winter Olympics, competed in his third Olympics as Kenya's sole representative.[3][4]
- Distance
| Athlete | Event | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Rank | ||
| Philip Boit | Men's 15 km classical | 53:32.4 | 91 |
References
- ↑ "Flagbearers for the Opening Ceremony". Retrieved Mar 30, 2009.
- ↑ "Flagbearers for the Closing Ceremony". Retrieved Mar 30, 2009.
- ↑ Aileen Kimutai (February 8, 2006). "Kenya's one-man team a flag-bearer for Africans". The Age. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
- ↑ "Torino 2006 Official Report - Cross Country Skiing" (PDF). Torino Organizing Committee. LA84 Foundation. March 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2009.
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