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Chebet has openly condemed the increasing prevalence of cyberbullying attacks on platforms like Facebook, jumping to the defence of Eliud Kipchoge.
Double Olympic gold medalist Beatrice Chebet has come to the defense of marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, criticising the wave of online abuse he has endured over the past year. Chebet, who considers Kipchoge a role model, described the attacks as unwarranted and disheartening.
Kipchoge became a trending topic on social media following the tragic death of Kelvin Kiptum in a road accident in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Accompanied by his coach Gervais Hakizimana, Kiptum’s passing sparked baseless conspiracy theories
Some claimed Kipchoge, whose world record Kiptum had broken months earlier, played a sinister role in the incident.
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The accusations deeply affected Kipchoge, who revealed the extent of the abuse during an interview with BBC Sport Africa.
"I was shocked that people [on] social media platforms are saying 'Eliud is involved in the death of this boy.' That was my worst news ever in my life," the 39-year-old shared.
"I received a lot of bad things; threats that they would burn the (training) camp, my investments in town, my house, even my family. It didn’t happen, but that’s how the world is."
The attacks didn’t end there. During the Paris Olympics, a hip injury forced Kipchoge to withdraw at the 31-kilometer mark, sparking another wave of online criticism.
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Chebet, speaking on NTV, expressed frustration at how quickly some fans forget Kipchoge’s contributions.
"Someone like Kipchoge, for example, was unable to finish one race at the Paris Olympics. Rather than appreciate the good work he has done for the country since he was young, they attacked him," she remarked. "People don’t realize Kipchoge has been an inspiration to many and a role model for me."
Chebet also highlighted the increasing prevalence of cyberbullying on platforms like Facebook, describing the trend as alarming.
"Nowadays, it has gotten worse on Facebook," she said, urging users to reconsider their approach to online interactions.
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Her husband and coach, Peter Bii, echoed her sentiments, describing those who engage in such behavior as "fake fans." Bii urged fans to embrace patience like with loyal Manchester United and Arsenal supporters who stand by their teams through challenging times.
"It is very bad and not good. It is like somebody torturing you from far," Bii said. "If someone is your fan, they need to understand that sometimes you are up, sometimes you are down."
As one of Kenya's most iconic athletes, Kipchoge continues to serve as an inspiration despite the challenges he faces, and Chebet’s public defense highlights the need for more appreciation of his immense contributions to the sport.
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