Ben Jipcho (center)Ben Jipcho, the man who sacrificed his gold medal ambitions in 1500m by playing the rabbit for Kipchoge Keino at the 1972 Olympics, is dead. on the global sporting map as early as 1968 at the Mexico City Olympic Games. His place in the history of world athletics and Kenya is assured. His place in the history of world athletics and Kenya is assured. Born: 1 March 1943 (age 77 years), Mount Elgon District Achievements: Olympic Games Silver medal: 1972 Munich 3000mSC Commonwealth Games Gold medal: 1974 Christchurch New Zealand 5000 m Gold medal: 1974 Christchurch 3000mSC Bronze: 1974 Christchurch 1500m All-Africa Games Gold: 1973 Lagos 5000m Gold: 1973 Lagos 3000mSC

Source: Standard Digital July 24, 2020 06:22 UTC