Agnes Jebet Tirop found stabbed to death, Manhunt for Suspect ongoing – Police

ELGEYO MARAKWET,Kenya, Oct, 13 – Kenyan long distance runner and world bronze medallist Agnes Jebet Tirop was Wednesday found stabbed to death at her home in Elgeyo Marakwet.

Athletics Kenya said she was discovered in her house in Iten town.

Kenyan police said they are investigating the incident. They said preliminary findings show she was stabbed after a possible fight with someone known to her.

Spokesman Bruno Shioso said the body was moved to the mortuary pending autopsy as investigators look for the suspect behind the incident.

“We will know who did it and the motive. We confirm her death and investigations are ongoing,” he said. 

Tirop won 10,000m bronze at both the 2017 and 2019 World Athletics Championships, and won gold at the 2015 World Cross Country Championships.

She also won the Africa Cross Country Championship in 2014 in Kampala, Uganda as well as the World Junior Cross Country Championship in 2013 in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Athletics Kenya said in a statement it was distraught by the news.

“Kenya has lost a jewel who was one of the fastest-rising athletics giants on the international stage, thanks to her eye-catching performances on the track.

“We pray that God may grant strength to family and friends at this difficult time.”