After a double medal haul at the African Masters Athletics Championships in Tunisia, three-time national shot put champion Peter Mwangi now has his sights firmly set on next year’s World Masters Championships in Daegu, South Korea, in August.
The continental showpiece was staged at the Rades Stadium in Tunis, Tunisia, from November 20-23. Mwangi opened his campaign with a dominant triumph in the men’s discus M40, heaving a solid 28.90m to stamp his authority on the field.
He bagged his second gold medal in the men’s shot put M40 with a powerful 15.38m throw, sealing his Tunisian adventure with a brilliant double-gold performance.
In Tunisia, Kenya topped the overall medal standings with a commanding haul of 31 medals (31 gold and three silver), reaffirming the country’s pedigree in masters athletics.
After the double delight in North Africa, the 42-year-old now shifts his gaze to the Daegu showdown.
“My next target is the World Championships in Daegu next year,” Mwangi told the Star.
Mwangi described his 2025 season as a breakthrough year, one that has elevated his career to unprecedented 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.
At the World Masters Indoor Championships in Gainesville, Florida, Mwangi grabbed gold for Kenya in the men’s shot put M40 after a 14.79m throw.
American duo Pierre Brown (13.18m) and Robert Horton (12.71m) settled for silver and bronze, respectively.
Further, Mwangi finished third in shot put at the national championships this year with a 15.47m effort, finishing behind George Malala (16.44m) and Benson Maina (15.95m).
Speaking to the Star earlier, Mwangi also highlighted his dream 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 stated.
