Kenya’s Olympic and world 3,000 metres steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto has tested positive for coronavirus.
“Our World is going through a challenging period and we all have to take our responsibilities,” Kipruto said on his Instagram feed.
“Unfortunately my COVID-19 test, as part of the Monaco-protocol, came back positive and therefore I can’t be part of the Monaco Diamond League on Aug. 14.
“I don’t have any symptoms and I was actually in great shape. I was planning to go for the world record. It has stayed too long outside Kenya.”
The 25-year-old was among 15 Kenyan athletes who had been cleared to compete in the Monaco Diamond League leg after getting special dispensation visas to travel to the Schengen area.
