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Ben Jipcho: Medalist and world record holder who died poor

Ben Jipcho when he finished second in the 1972 Olympic games. [INSET:] Ben while in hospital. [File/Standard]

Ben Jipcho was a two-time world record holder in the 3,000 metres steeplechase.

On June 19, 1973, he set a world record of 8:19.8 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium.

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