Kenyan Olympic Champion Samuel Wanjiru Dies After Jump From Balcony

Kenya´s Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru jumped from the balcony of his second-floor apartment after his wife caught him in the act with another woman.

His wife locked him up in the bedroom, so Wanjiru´s only way to escape was the deadly jump from the balcony. Police is still investigating the exact circumstances of his death.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends," the International Olympic Committee said.