By BERNARD ROTICH More by this AuthorBy GERALD BWISA More by this AuthorKenya's athletics legend Ben Jipcho has been laid to rest at his rural home in Kisawai village in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County. Jipcho died last Friday in Eldoret's Fountain Hospital where he had been admitted after his organs failed due to stomach cancer. "Jipcho made the country proud when he was competing with the likes of Kipchoge Keino and his efforts did not go unrecognized. In 1972, Jipcho was again on the limelight after bagging silver medal in the 3,000m steeplechase behind Kipchoge Keino in the Munich Olympic Games. He later participated in the All Africa Games in 1973 in Lagos where he won gold in the 5,000m race.

Source: Daily Nation July 31, 2020 13:01 UTC