×
  • HOME
  • NEWS
  • ENTERTAINMENT
  • HOT 100
  • SOCIAL
  • FEATURED
  • ×
    close
    profile photo
    Sports

    RIP! Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya

    362 views
    RIP! Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat 'stabbed to death' in Kenya
    • January 1, 2024 • 1 year ago

    Uganda's athletics community is in shock and mourning following the tragic death of Benjamin Kiplagat, the country's 3,000-meter steeplechase champion. Kiplagat was found dead on Saturday in Eldoret, Kenya, after reportedly being attacked by unknown assailants.

    Dominic Otuchet, the President of the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF), confirmed Kiplagat's untimely demise. According to Otuchet, the champion was attacked at 9 pm after withdrawing money from the bank and heading to his brother's home in Iten, Eldoret city.

    Unknown assailants ambushed Kiplagat while he was in his car, stabbed him in the chest, and stole an unspecified amount of money. His lifeless body was discovered on the driver's seat.

    Kiplagat's journey in athletics began with the 10,000 meters at the 2004 World Junior Championships. He made his international debut at the 2006 World Cross Country Championships, earning qualification by finishing 6th in the Ugandan Junior Cross Country Championships.

    At the World Junior Championships, Kiplagat set a new national record of 8:35.77, which he later improved to 8:34.14 in the final, finishing in 6th place.

    In 2008, he achieved a notable 4th place in the World Cross Country Championships. The same year, he lowered the Uganda record to 8:16.06 and then 8:14.29, securing a second-place finish in the World Junior Championships.

    Despite health setbacks in the 2009 season, Kiplagat managed to further lower the Ugandan national record to 8:12.98. In 2010, he continued to impress, lowering the Ugandan record to 8:03.81 and finishing 4th at the Commonwealth Games.

    The sudden and tragic loss of Benjamin Kiplagat has left the Ugandan athletics community in sorrow. Otuchet expressed condolences to Kiplagat's family and urged the relevant authorities to swiftly investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.

    The legacy of Benjamin Kiplagat, marked by his athletic achievements and dedication to the sport, will be remembered by the nation and the global athletics community.

    Leave a Comment below about this story


    Guest
    Guest ᛫ 1 year ago
    Rip

    In other related News

    Related Posts
    Uganda Dance Nights Sets a New Standard for Entertainment in Uganda
    Uganda Dance Nights Sets a New Standard for Entertainment in Uganda
    9 days ago
    Ugandan Govt to continue electricity distribution under UEDCL as Umeme Concession ends
    Ugandan Govt to continue electricity distribution under UEDCL as Umeme Concession ends
    13 days ago

     

    Today's Hot Stories
    1
    Uganda Dance Nights Presents an Exclusive Valentines Flash Sale for the Ugandan Latin Ballroom Experience
    Uganda Dance Nights Presents an Exclusive Valentines Flash Sale for the Ugandan Latin Ballroom Experience
    Entertainment
    2
    Shaka Ssali retires from VOA.
    Shaka Ssali retires from VOA.
    Breaking
    3
    Inside Ugandas Journey to a Central Bank Digital Currency
    Inside Ugandas Journey to a Central Bank Digital Currency
    Business
    4
    The Role of Storytelling in Preserving Ugandan Heritage
    The Role of Storytelling in Preserving Ugandan Heritage
    Featured
    5
    Kawempe North NUP Candidate selection. Munyagwa attacks Bobi Wine.
    Kawempe North NUP Candidate selection. Munyagwa attacks Bobi Wine.
    Politics
    6
    MPs examine performance of GROW project.
    MPs examine performance of GROW project.
    National
    7
    Julius Malema hits back at Elon Musk after he asks for the Economic Freedom Fighters Leader to be sanctioned.
    Julius Malema hits back at Elon Musk after he asks for the Economic Freedom Fighters Leader to be sanctioned.
    Politics
    8
    Ugandan Govt to continue electricity distribution under UEDCL as Umeme Concession ends
    Ugandan Govt to continue electricity distribution under UEDCL as Umeme Concession ends
    National
    9
    President Museveni Commends Progress On Hoima City Stadium, Pledges More Sports Infrastructure
    President Museveni Commends Progress On Hoima City Stadium, Pledges More Sports Infrastructure
    Sports
    10
    MTN Uganda Honors Stanbics Catherine Poran for Championing Business Growth and Womens Empowerment
    MTN Uganda Honors Stanbics Catherine Poran for Championing Business Growth and Womens Empowerment
    Featured
    Listen to Music on Nowviba