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Fans have showed support for two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge after he shared the agony he endured following social media trolls that linked him to Kelvin Kiptum’s death.
Kenyans have offered support to marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge after he opened up on the fears for his life and that of his family following wrongful links to the death of Kelvin Kiptum.
Kipchoge was the subject of social media attacks when he was trolled for days following Kiptum’s death through a road accident that also claimed the life of his coach Gervais Hakizimana.
An emotional Kipchoge explained how the trolling took its toll on him and his family, forcing him stay vigilant while keeping his loved ones safe, and it also had an effect on his 10th place finish at the Tokyo Marathon.
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Following the revelations, Kenyans online have rallied behind the marathon great, offering him support over the predicament.
“Eliud Kipchoge and Kiptum were competitors. It's unimaginable that Kipchoge would have gone to the length of the social media accusations to eliminate the competition. We let a legend down,” one user observed.
“Guys you treated our champion badly. He is broken. I hope Eliud Kipchoge will forgive us for betraying him,” another one posted.
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13:00 - 07.05.2024
Eliud Kipchoge breaks silence on accusations about Kiptum's death & ensuing social media attacks
Former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has for the first time, opened up about the unwarranted attacks he received from Kenyans on social media accusing him of being involved in the murder of the late Kelvin Kiptum.
“Eliud Kipchoge crying on a live BBC interview when explaining how Kenyans wrongly linked him to the death of Kelvin Kiptum. Kenyans should apologise to Eliud Kipchoge and his family.”
“Losing close to 90% of your friends due to unsubstantiated claims and trolling is the worst form of betrayal. I empathise with Eliud Kipchoge.”
Kipchoge also received support from his fellow athletes with 2015 world javelin champion Julius Yego among them.
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05:02 - 06.05.2024
‘We give him a lot of stress for nothing’ - Athletics coach defends Eliud Kipchoge over recent criticism
Veteran athletics coach Julius Kirwa has jumped to the defence of marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge following criticism and vile comments direct his way in recent months.
“Cheer up Eliud Kipchoge, take heart. I know it is tough to take it but all is well. Be safe champ,” Yego posted.
Some Kenyans feel the trolling was directed at the wrong person when there are other major problems to complain about in the country.
“The conspiracy theory energy Kenyans have when someone dies should be directed towards those who steal taxes that deny you healthcare, education, good roads and employment. The hate against Eliud Kipchoge is one of the lowest moments we have sunk as a society,” another one commented.
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17:44 - 02.05.2024
The many Olympic firsts that await Kenya’s marathon team in Paris
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“In this 21st century! Some primitive Africans still believe in superstition, black magic, witchcraft to the extent of accusing Eliud Kipchoge of killing marathoner, Kelvin Kiptum (who died in road accident here in Kenya). A superstitious society is a retrogressive society,” was the observation of another Kenyan.
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