About Samson Kandie
Lived 1971 – 2024 (aged 53). Samson Kandie was a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Samson Kandie (20 April 1971 – 4 October 2024) was a Kenyan long-distance runner, who won the 2004 edition of the Vienna Marathon, breaking the course record. He set his personal best (2:08:31) in the classic distance on 26 September 1999, at the Berlin Marathon, where he finished third. Kandie also came third in the Berlin marathon in 1998.
He also took part in the marathon race at the 2001 World Championships, but did not finish the race.
Kandie died on 4 October 2024 after being attacked and beaten at his home. He was 53.
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Who was Samson Kandie?
Kenyan distance runner (1971–2024)
When was Samson Kandie born?
Samson Kandie was born on 20 April 1971.
When did Samson Kandie die?
Samson Kandie died on 4 October 2024 in Eldoret.
What was Samson Kandie's occupation?
Samson Kandie was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Samson Kandie?
Samson Kandie was Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Samson Kandie. https://biography.guide/samson-kandie/
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