Kenyan record holder Agnes Tirop was found dead in her home in Iten. One of the suspects is her husband. The world media reported about it.
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“When the police got into the house, they found Tirop in bed and there was a pool of blood on the floor,” said police officer Tom Makori. He also added that the athlete had stab wounds on his body, which he said caused her death.
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Police initiated criminal proceedings for Tiropa’s death. According to the British media, one of the suspects is her husband, who is now on the run. “Her husband is still at large and preliminary investigations show us that he is a suspect because he cannot be found. The police are trying to find him so he can explain what happened to the Tirops. ” she quoted BBC station local police statement.
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Agnes Tirop was a two-time bronze medalist at the World Athletics Championships. There were only ten days left until her 26th birthday. The Kenyan woman became famous as one of the world’s best runners, and Tiropová finished fourth at the August 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. The athlete began her career in 2011, when she won two bronze medals at the World Championships in the 5000 m run. Four years later, Tirop won the World Championships in China.
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A jewel, a record holder and an amazing person
“It is disturbing, utterly unfortunate and very sad that we have lost a young and promising athlete who brought such fame to our country at the age of 25,” said Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta. “It’s all the more painful that Agnes, who by all standards is a Kenyan heroine, lost her life to a crime committed by selfish and cowardly people,” he added. He also asked local authorities to detain the criminal responsible for the runner’s death.
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“Kenya is disturbed by the news of the untimely death of world bronze medalist Agnes Tirop. Kenya has lost a gem which, thanks to its performance on the track, was one of the athletic giants on the international scene, “it is stated in declaration Kenyan Athletic Choir.
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HEARTBREAKING! ????????
Kenyan athlete Agnes Jebet Tirop, who represented Kenya ???????? at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 5000m, has been found dead in her house with stab wounds to her abdomen.
She was just 10 days away from her 26th birthday. Rest in peace Queen! pic.twitter.com/dbqACcTUG6
— Usher Komugisha (@UsherKomugisha) October 13, 2021
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Many athletes and journalists also commented on Tiropa’s death. “There were only 10 days left until her 26th birthday. Rest in peace, Queen! ”Wrote sports commentator Usher Komugisha on her social networks.
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“The Adidas family is saddened by the tragic news of Agnes Jebet Tirop. Agnes was an amazing person, a record holder and a beloved member of our family. We will all miss her very much and her legacy will remain in our memory forever. ” she stated Adidas on their twitter account.
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