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Kenyan Police Arrest Husband of Murdered, Record-Breaking Runner Agnes Tirop

HeadlineOct 15, 2021

In Kenya, police have arrested the husband of record-breaking runner Agnes Tirop, one day after the celebrated athlete was found stabbed to death in her home. Twenty-five-year-old Agnes Tirop broke a long-distance running record just last month and was a two-time World Championship bronze medalist. She also participated in the Tokyo Olympics.

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