Ex-World Athletics Champion Nicholas Bett Dies

Car accidents claim the lives of dozens of people every day. And humanity recalls the problem only in those cases when famous personalities die. Recall, at least Viktor Tsoi - a favorite rock singer among the youth of the 90's. Or Princess Diana, who died in Paris, in a car accident. Pop stars, film actors, athletes and politicians - death on the roads spares no one. So, on 7 of August 2018 of the year, the legendary athlete Nicholas Bett passed away.

Ex-World Athletics Champion Nicholas Bett Dies

The world champion in hurdling died at a young age - 28 years. According to the IAAF press service, the accident occurred in the northwest of Kenya, in Nadi.

The official version - I did not manage the car.

The media noted that the former world champion in athletics Nicholas Bett, having returned from the next competitions held in Africa, got behind the wheel of a car. Foggy weather and a wet track could create an emergency. The car flew into the ditch.

Nicholas Bett gained world fame in Beijing, where in 2015 he received a gold medal. At a distance of 400 meters, the Kenyan set a record. It is noteworthy that the 28-year-old athlete became the first champion in Kenya's history at a distance of less than 800 meters.