A Kenyan professional long-distance runner who competed in the Tokyo Olympics this year was found stabbed to death at her home, the governing body for the sport of athletics in the East African country announced on Wednesday. Agnes Tirop, a 25-year-old two-time World Championship bronze medallist, was found dead at her Iten home in Elgeyo Marakwet County on Oct. 13, Athletics Kenya said in a statement. According to local reports, she was stabbed in the abdomen. “Tirop was found dead at their home in Iten after she was allegedly stabbed by her husband,” the organization said. “We pray that God may grant strength to family and friends at this difficult time.” “Kenya has lost a jewel who was one of the fastest-rising athletics giants on the international stage, thanks to her eye-catching performances on the track,” it added. Kenyan authorities have launched a criminal investigation into her death, with police saying her …