Agnes Tirop, 25, was found dead on Wednesday in her home in Kenya, reports The Standard.
According to the newspaper, she was found with stab wounds in the stomach.
Now the running nation is mourning its star.
- Kenya has lost a jewel that was one of the fastest rising stars on the international stage thanks to her eye-catching achievements.
We pray to God to give family and friends strength in this difficult time, Athletics Kenya writes on Twitter.
Just a month ago, she broke the world record on the women's side when she ran 10 kilometers in the time of 30:01.
Tirop competed in the Olympics in Tokyo and finished in fourth place in the final of the 5,000 meters.
During the WC 2019, she took a bronze at the same distance.