Shot putter Peter Mwangi at a previous meeting/ TEDDY MULEIThree-time national shot put champion Peter Mwangi has set his sights firmly on gold at the 15th Africa Masters Athletics Championships slated for next month in Tunis, Tunisia.
The continental showpiece will run from November 20 to 24 at the Rades Olympic Stadium.
“We held our trials for the Africa Masters Championships over a week ago. The entry standard was 13.80m for the 40-year age group,” he revealed.
“I gave my best and surpassed that mark and recorded 16.21m.”
Buoyed by his recent form, the 42-year-old is exuding confidence and believes this is his moment to shine.
“I am coming back with gold from Tunisia. That’s my target and I will give my best to make sure I achieve it,” Mwangi said.
“If I can get people who will push me, I am confident I can reach 17m. My body is responding well and I feel more confident than ever,” he said.
Mwangi’s optimism is also fueled by his triumph at the World Indoor Masters Championships earlier this year in Gainesville, Florida, where he struck gold with a throw of 14.79m.
American Pierre Brown settled for silver with 13.18m, while compatriot Robert Horton Jr. managed 12.71m to complete the podium.
Mwangi describes 2025 as a breakthrough season, one that has elevated his career to new heights.
“This year has really been good for me. I made my first appearance for Team Kenya at the World Indoors and now I am heading for my second at the African Championships. I thank God for such an amazing year,” he said.
“I have really put in the work this year. I did lots of gym sessions, technical drills and flexibility exercises. It's all about sharpening the finer details,” he noted.
Mwangi’s ambitions stretch beyond Tunis as he dreams of donning the Kenyan colours again at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
“The highlight of my career will be to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. The entry mark is 16.80m, a distance I know I can hit,” he asserted.
Preparations for the continental showdown are set to begin soon once Athletics Kenya finalises residential camp logistics.
“We will get into camp as soon as AK sorts out the logistics, possibly by early November. The camp will be vital to sharpen our technique before heading to the African show,” he added.
