Nairobi, Kenya – The tragic demise of a Ugandan Olympic runner in Kenya has cast a stark spotlight on the persistent violence against female athletes, raising alarms about their safety and the broader implications for sports in East Africa. The athlete, whose identity has been withheld for privacy, was discovered deceased under mysterious circumstances. Preliminary … Read more
Seattle, Washington – The Olympic Pipeline explosion in 1999 left a devastating human toll and a lasting legacy for the families affected. The tragic event took the lives of three young people and injured six others in Bellingham. Despite the passage of time, the memories of that fateful day remain vivid for those who lost … Read more
Bordeaux, France – A 26-year-old male was apprehended by French authorities on suspicions of planning a violent attack as the Olympic torch relay made its way through Bordeaux. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin commended the swift actions of the police officers and Ministry of Interior agents in ensuring the safety of the event. Frédérique Porterie, … Read more
Bordeaux, France – French authorities have thwarted a potential attack on the Olympic torch relay by arresting a man with alleged ties to an online male incel group. Alexandre G., 26, was detained for suspicion of planning violence at the torch relay event in Bordeaux. Police discovered concerning messages written by the suspect, referencing a … Read more
Eldoret, Kenya – Olympic athlete Benjamin Kiplagat was tragically found murdered, with a fatal knife wound to his neck, in a car on the outskirts of Eldoret, Kenya. The Kenyan-born runner, 34, who represented Uganda in the 3,000m steeplechase, had a successful international career, competing in multiple Olympic Games and World Championships. Local police commander … Read more
ELDORET, Kenya – Former Ugandan Olympian, Benjamin Kiplagat, was tragically found stabbed to death inside his brother’s car near Kimumu Secondary School on the outskirts of Eldoret along Eldoret-Iten Road. Kiplagat, 34, represented Uganda in three Olympic Games and six world championships in the 3000m steeplechase. His body showed signs of deep knife cuts to … Read more
Eldoret, Kenya – Olympic athlete Benjamin Kiplagat was tragically found dead in his car with a fatal knife wound in his neck. The 34-year-old Kenyan-born runner had been representing Uganda in the 3,000m steeplechase at various international events, including the Olympics and World Championships. He was discovered on the outskirts of Eldoret, a town in … Read more