Samson Kandie (20 April 1971 – 4 October 2024) was a Kenyan long-distance runner, who won the 2004 edition of the Vienna Marathon, breaking the course record.[1][2] He set his personal best (2:08:31) in the classic distance on 26 September 1999, at the Berlin Marathon, where he finished third.[3] Kandie also came third in the Berlin marathon in 1998.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | Kenya |
| Born | 20 April 1971 |
| Died | 4 October 2024 (aged 53) Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best | 2:08:31 – 1991 Berlin Marathon |
He also took part in the marathon race at the 2001 World Championships, but did not finish the race.[4]
Kandie died on 4 October 2024 after being attacked and beaten at his home. He was 53.[5][6]
Achievements
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya
| |||||
| 1998 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 3rd | Marathon | 2:09:11 |
| 1999 | Berlin Marathon | Berlin, Germany | 3rd | Marathon | 2:08:31 |
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | — | Marathon | DNF |
| 2002 | Hokkaido Marathon | Sapporo, Japan | 1st | Marathon | 2:15:12 |
| 2004 | Vienna Marathon | Vienna, Austria | 1st | Marathon | 2:08:35 |
See also
edit- Benjamin Kiplagat, Kenyan-born, Ugandan long distance runner also killed by unknown assailants in Eldoret.
References
edit- ^ "21st Vienna City Marathon: Samson Kandie breaks course record, Rosaria Console surprises". BMW BERLIN-MARATHON Inlineskating. 10 February 2022. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Kandie breaks course record as Console surprises in Vienna Marathon - UPDATED REPORT | REPORT | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "Athletics Podium". Athletics Podium. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Sports, Pulse (5 October 2024). "Samson Kandie's daughter narrates how retired Kenyan marathoner was brutally killed in Eldoret attack". Pulse Sports Kenya. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Rotich, Bernard (5 October 2024). "Former marathoner Samson Kandie's final hours after Eldoret attack by unknown assailants". Nation Africa. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Retired athlete Samson Kandie hacked to death in Eldoret". The Star. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
External links
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