Olympic 400m champion Quincy Hall has joined a growing number of athletes in mourning the tragic passing of Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who died on Monday, June 10, following a cardiac arrest.
Hall, took to his Instagram Stories, posting a photo of Kipsang alongside the caption “Run in peace”, in a heartfelt tribute to the fallen athlete.
Fellow sprinter Letsile Tebogo also honored Kipsang with a post reading “Forever in our heart”, while marathoner Sharon Lokedi (née Chesang) shared her condolences as well.
Kipsang, 28, was one of Kenya’s most promising middle-distance prospects. He rose to prominence in the U.S. collegiate system, notably setting the NCAA 1500m record in 2022 with a time of 3:33.74 at the Bryan Clay Invitational. At the University of Alabama, Kipsang compiled an impressive resume that included: 2021 NCAA Indoor Mile Runner-Up, 2021 NCAA Outdoor 1500m East Region Champion.
In December 2023, Kipsang turned professional after signing a sponsorship deal with Adidas. He later joined the Colorado-based training group Tinman Elite. He made his debut with the team in early 2024, though he only raced once before his untimely passing.
Eliud Kipsang collapsed from cardiac arrest on Friday, June 6, and passed away days later in Puyallup, Washington. His NCAA record stood until April 2024, when it was broken by Villanova’s Liam Murphy, who ran 3:33.02.
Tributes continue to pour in from across the global athletics community, with many remembering Kipsang for his speed and potential..
