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15th October 2021
09:45am BST

"We are still working to unearth more details surrounding her demise," he said. "Kenya has lost a jewel who was one of the fastest rising athletic giants on the international stage, thanks to her eye catching performances on the track.
"Just last month, she broke the women-only world record in the women's 10km at Road to Records race in Germany, timing 30:01. We pray that God may grant strength to family and friends at this difficult time."
Countless other tributes for Tirop have been shared over the past few days. Among them was former double Olympic champion and president of World Athletics Sebastian Coe who described her as "one of the world's best female distance runners over the past six years."
"Athletics has lost one of its brightest young stars in the most tragic circumstances," he said.
"This is a terrible blow to the entire athletics community, but especially to her family, her friends and Athletics Kenya. I send them all our most heartfelt condolences."
Tirop's body was found at her home in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya earlier this week. It has been reported that Rotich attempted to flee the country prior to his arrest.