Agnes Tirop: Kenyans Mourn Fallen Tokyo Olympics Star, World Medalist

• Kenyan long-distance runner Agnes Tirop was found dead at her Iten house on Wednesday, October 13
• Her lifeless body was discovered with stab wounds in the abdomen
• Kenyans on social media mourned the 25-year-old as a fast-rising star who could have gone places

On Wednesday, October 13, Kenyans woke up to the sad news that Kenyan 5,000 Olympic representative Agnes Tirop was no more.

The athlete's lifeless body was discovered with stab wounds in the abdomen at her house in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county.

Kenyans on social media mourned the 25-year-old as a fast-rising star who could have gone places.

TUKO.co.ke sampled some comments:

Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen:

"Deeply saddened by the news that Agnes Tirop, the international long-distance runner was cruelly murdered at her home in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County. I hope the police will quickly apprehend the perpetrators. My condolences to the family, colleagues & friends of MsTirop. May she RIP," he tweeted.

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Team Kenya:

"We have learnt with utter shock and sadness the devastating news about the demise of our elite Olympian and world-beating athlete, Agnes Tirop. She was Kenya's most prominent entrant for the 5000 meters at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Athletics."

@nick_cesc_

"We've lost a beautiful and talented young woman. Agnes tirop. Rest in peace."

Josh Oluga:

"Agnes Tirop has died under very painful circumstances. May the perpetrator of the heinous act be brought to justice. It's very sad indeed. RIP Champion."

Agnes Kagure:

"I'm saddened to learn of the unfortunate demise of athlete Agnes Tirop. May her friends and family find comfort in all our messages and prayers. Rest in Peace.

@Mongareokiro1:

"Agnes Tirop leaves us so young and with much to accomplish in the track. Rest in peace."

Marital issues

Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region chair Barnaba Korir confirmed Tirop's death.

A source disclosed to TUKO.co.ke that the athlete had marital issues with her estranged boyfriend, identified as Emmanuel Ibrahim Kipleting.

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Kipleting, who was her personal coach, is suspected of being behind the killing.

She was the 2015 Word cross country champion and 10,00Om bronze medalist.