Kipchoge Moved to Tears: Speaks Out on Abuse After Kiptum Tragedy
World record marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge became emotional as he shared a distressing incident after social media rumors linked him to the passing of fellow runner Kelvin Kiptum.
In an interview with BBC Sports, Kipchoge mentioned he received online death threats, instilling significant fear in him, as the two-time Olympic gold medalist described.
Kipchoge recounted getting numerous threatening messages targeting his family and professional life.
While reflecting on the challenging experience at his home in Eldoret, Kipchoge was overcome with emotion and wept.
The threats he faced included harm to his family, destruction of his investments, burning down his house, and closing his training camp.
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Kipchoge’s immediate response to the unsettling messages was to check on his family.
In his account, Kipchoge denied any involvement in Kiptum’s death, stating, “It did not happen, but that’s how the world is.”
“I began calling many people and was very frightened,” Kipchoge recounted.
The two-time Olympic gold medalist revealed he had to put many family activities on hold as a safety measure.
Kipchoge explained he had to change training locations and lost about 90% of his friends due to the situation.
“My most challenging moment was when I called my mother, and she advised me to be cautious. But she also gave me strength,” Kipchoge recalled.
“It was really painful to learn that even my own people including my teammates expressed bad words towards me,” he added.
Kipchoge Moved to Tears: Speaks Out on Abuse After Kiptum Tragedy
