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1972 Olympic silver medallist Jipcho undergoes operation in Nairobi

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Former three-time World Record holder of 3,000 meters steeplechase Ben Chemaimok at Meditest Medical Centre, Sclater's House, Parklands Nairobi [Jonah Onyango, Standard] .

Ailing 1972 Olympic steeplechase silver medallist Ben Jipcho underwent an operation in a Nairobi hospital yesterday.

Jipcho, 76 won double gold in 5000m and 3,000m steeplechase at the 1973 All Africa Games in Abuja.

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