A step at a time, Asbel Kiprop is battling to rise again

Asbel Kiprop (left), who has since resumed his police duties said he is responding positively to his training.

He was living life on the fast lane. Greatness lay ahead. After all, he had an Olympic gold medal and three World titles to his name. Bumper winnings from Diamond League appearances and commercial endorsements from apparel manufacturers propped his accounts.

A cool wine-red BMW X6 offered a glimpse into the fine things of life he loves and once in a while, the social media scene would be treated to his escapades with lasses his desires craved.