Former global under-20 athletics champion Kipyegon Bett has died elderly 26 in Bomet, Kenya, following a cut infection.

The 800m specialist gained his global name in 2016 and after took bronze on the senior International Championships in London refer to yr.

Then again, his occupation was once halted in 2018 when he was once passed a four-year doping prohibit and he struggled on his go back.

“He had been sick, complaining of stomach pains for about a month. The doctors said he had a liver problem and had been in and out of hospital,” his sister Purity Kirui advised BBC Game Africa.

“Last week we took him to hospital after he started vomiting blood and he was admitted. I went to see him (on Sunday) morning and he told me he was in pain.

“He advised our dad, who’s a pastor, to hope for him as a result of he didn’t really feel he would live to tell the tale and nearest 12 midday he died. We attempted the whole thing to avoid wasting him, however he left us. It’s very painful.”

Athletics Kenya official Barnaba Korir described Bett as “one of the vital proficient half-milers” in the world and a “well mannered, easy-going and very amiable” athlete.