John Velzian Cause Of Death

John Velzian was a Kenyan Athletics administrator.

Though John Velzian was British, he made a huge impact during a 60-year career most notably in Africa.

John Velzian became a physical education officer in Kenya in 1958, and stayed in the country after it gained independence in 1963.

John Velzian’s mission was to develop the nation’s athletics talent, with a focus on long distance running, which he performed to the best of his ability.

John Velzian was responsible for developing athletes like the legendary Kip Keino, who went on to win Olympic gold in 1968 and 1972.

In 2011, John Velzian received a lifetime achievement award for coaching from World Athletics in recognition of his contribution to the sport.

John Velzian Cause Of Death

John Velzian, aged 93, died on Thursday (Jan. 20, 2022) morning while undergoing treatment at MP Shah Hospital in Nairobi.

The African Athletics Development Centre secretary Elizabeth Anono told Kenyan publication Daily Nation:

“In our lives, there have been few people as special as John Velzian. He was someone that we felt deeply connected to, and even though he is gone, we feel his presence throughout our region.”