Another Kenyan Athlete Dies In A Suspected Suicide
Clement Kemboi, a former 3,000m steeplechase champion, was found dead in Iten town.
Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge says Kemboi is suspected of committing suicide.
He was 33 years old, and Mulinge said investigations revealed that he had previously attempted suicide.
Mulinge explained that investigations revealed that he sold the majority of his assets and gambled to redeem himself.
Another Athlete Clement Kemboi has allegedly died by suicide in Iten.
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Kemboi who is a one time All African Games Champion had gone missing a few days ago.
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“Reports indicate that he was in deep depression and appeared frustrated after his running career ended,” said Mulinge.
Mulinge said the deceased’s body was discovered tied to a tree on a farm owned by St Patrick’s High School.
Mulinge said the deceased’s right leg appeared to have been partially eaten by wild dogs.
Devastating 4 days for Kenyan
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Friday: Two-time Berlin Marathon 🥉 medallist Samson Kandie brutally attacked and killed in Eldoret.
Sunday: Former World U20 800m Champ Kipyegon Bett, died from multiple organ failure.
Today: Clement Kemboi found hanging from a tree in Iten, suicide
During the 2015 All African Games in Congo Brazzaville, he won gold in the 3,000m steeplechase.
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He is the third athlete to die in a week, following the murder of Eldoret’s Samson Kandie and the death of Kipyegon Bett, the Under 20 800m champion.
Mulinge said the deceased’s body was discovered in a bushy area of the large school farm.
“The body was decomposing and it appears he died over a week ago,” said Mulinge.
The diseased resides in Iten but is no longer an active athlete.
Another Kenyan Athlete Dies In A Suspected Suicide
