Athletics deaths in 2024: notable people we said goodbye to this year

Among those we remember are Kelvin Kiptum, Henry Rono, Geoff Capes, Michel Jazy and John Anderson

The No.1 Olympic sport has lost a number of valuable and much-loved coaches and world-class athletes plus administrators and officials in 2024.

Here are some of the obituaries and tributes we have published in the past 12 months.

World marathon record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a car accident in February.

Henry Rono, multiple world record-breaker from the 1970s.

Geoff Capes (Mark Shearman)

Geoff Capes, world’s strongest man winner and shot put legend, who died aged 75 Athletics deaths.

Michel Jazy chases Harald Norpoth in Budapest 1966 (Mark Shearman)

Michel Jazy, former world mile record-holder from France.

John Anderson (Mark Shearman)

John Anderson, the fiery Scot who got the best out of his athletes as a coach Athletics deaths.

Ilke Wyludda (Mark Shearman)

Ilke Wyludda – Olympic discus champion in 1996 from Germany died aged 55.

Shawn Barber (Mark Shearman)

Shawn Barber, Canadian pole vaulter, died aged 29 Athletics deaths.

Bob Schul on Michel Jazy’s shoulder (Mark Shearman)

Bob Schul, Olympic 5000m winner in 1964.

Paul Dickenson (Mark Shearman)

Paul Dickenson, the hammer throwing athlete, coach and television commentator, who died in November Athletics deaths.

Alan Simpson (9) (Mark Shearman)

Alan Simpson, one of the great British milers from the 1960s.

Bill Adcocks leads from Ron Hill (right) and Brian Kilby (left) (Mark Shearman)

Brian Kilby, European and Commonwealth marathon champion, died aged 86.

Leslie Watson (Mark Shearman)

Leslie Watson, iconic female distance runner from the 1970s and 1980s.

Alastair Hay (Mark Shearman)

Alastair Hay, 2010 Commonwealth Games runner, died aged just 38.

Peter Stanley (Mark Shearman)

Peter Stanley, jumps coach who guided Jonathan Edwards to glory.

Robbie Fitzgibbon (Mark Shearman)

Robbie Fitzgibbon, the Brighton Phoenix middle-distance runner, died aged 28.

Allan Rushmer, the popular Tipton Harrier, died in April.

In 2024, the games local area grieved the deficiency of a few striking figures who contributed essentially to the game. Here are a portion of the people we expressed farewell to this year:

Kelvin Kiptum (1999-2024)

Kelvin Kiptum, the world long distance race record-holder, unfortunately died in February because of an auto collision. Kiptum had established another long distance race worldwide best in 2023, displaying his uncommon perseverance and ability. His inopportune passing was a critical misfortune to the sports world Athletics deaths.
Henry Rono (1952-2024)

Henry Rono, an unbelievable Kenyan distance sprinter, died in May. Rono was famous for breaking four world records in no less than 81 days in 1978, an unrivaled accomplishment. His accomplishments propelled innumerable competitors internationally, and his inheritance keeps on affecting the universe of distance running.

Geoff Capes (1949-2024)

Geoff Capes, an English shot putter and double cross World’s Most grounded Man, passed on in October at 75. Capes was a prevailing player in English sports during the 1970s and 1980s, holding numerous public titles and addressing Extraordinary England in two Olympic Games. Past sports, he was known for his solidarity accomplishments and his enthusiasm for rearing budgerigars.

Michel Jazy (1936-2024)

French center distance sprinter Michel Jazy died in Spring. Jazy was a silver medalist in the 1500 meters at the 1960 Rome Olympics and set various worldwide bests during his vocation. His class on the track and strategic ability made him quite possibly of France’s most celebrated competitor.

John Anderson (1932-2024)

John Anderson, a regarded games mentor and TV character, passed on in July. Anderson was most popular for his job as the harsh official on the UK network show “Fighters.” Before his TV profession, he was a devoted sports mentor, tutoring various competitors to progress.

Shelby Daniele (2001-2024)

Shelby Daniele, a previous olympic style events star, died out of nowhere at 23 years old, only months in the wake of moving on from California Polytechnic State College (Cal Poly) with a graduate degree in farming. Daniele was an excellent competitor, holding a few school records, including the indoor ladies’ 200-meter run. Her initiative and devotion left an enduring effect on her colleagues and the college local area.

Kipyegon Bett (1998-2024)

Previous junior title holder sprinter Kipyegon Bett kicked the bucket at age 26 following a short sickness. Bett, who brought home the 800-meter championship in 2016, had been hospitalized in Bomet, Kenya, in the wake of encountering medical problems. Regardless of confronting individual battles, incorporating a doping boycott in 2018, Bett’s initial accomplishments in games were important, and his passing is a misfortune to the game.

The death of these people has left a void in the games local area. Their commitments, accomplishments, and devotion to the game have roused numerous and will be associated with years to come.

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