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Kenyan musicians died at 29

Here are 1 famous musicians from Kenya died at 29:

Richard Chelimo

Richard Chelimo (February 24, 1972 Kenya-August 15, 2001 Eldoret) was a Kenyan personality.

Richard Chelimo was a celebrated long-distance runner, who specialized in the 5,000-meter race. He won a silver medal in the 5,000 meters category at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, finishing just behind Dieter Baumann of Germany. Chelimo was also a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, winning the 5,000 meters race in 1990 and 1994 respectively. He set a personal best time of 12:53.29 in the 5,000 meters category in 1993, which at the time was the tenth-fastest time in history. Chelimo was known for his exceptional kick finish, which often gave him an edge over his competitors in high-stakes races. Despite his relatively short career, Chelimo left an indelible mark on the sport of long-distance running, and his legacy still lives on today.

He died caused by brain tumor.

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