More shock as Kenyan steeplechaser Clement Kemboi found dead in Iten

Kemboi, who won the 2015 All African Games, was found hanging from a tree at St.Patrick's High School, Iten.

Kenya's athletic community is once again in mourning following the tragic loss of another talented runner, Clement Kemboi on Monday.

The 32-year-old athlete was found dead, his body discovered hanging from a tree in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Elgeyo Marakwet Police Commander Peter Mulinge confirmed the incident, with Kemboi's body located in the St. Patrick’s High School Farm in Koisungur village.

The heartbreaking news comes just hours after Kenya woke up to the devastating announcement that former world U20 champion Kipyegon Bett had passed away at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet County.

Kemboi was a highly regarded middle-distance runner who excelled in the 3000m steeplechase. Born in 1992, he made his mark on the international stage when he clinched the gold medal at the 2015 All-Africa Games in Brazzaville. His talent shone brightly, and he was seen as one of the nation's rising stars in the discipline.

Kemboi achieved his personal best time of 8:10.65 in the 3000m steeplechase at the prestigious Doha Diamond League in 2016, further cementing his status as one of Kenya’s top athletes in the event.

posted Monday October 7th
by Mark Kinyanjui