This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
Divorce and infidelity have affected many high-profile athletes and celebrities, including Eliud Kipchoge's wife Grace Sugutt, who traveled to Vienna to support her husband during the INEOS 1:59 challenge in October.
Grace has always been supportive of her husband, despite not being present at all his races.
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Asbel Kiprop, a three-time World 1,500 meters champion, was caught in a compromising situation with a married woman identified as Nancy Rotich, leading to his wife walking out of their matrimonial home in Eldoret.
Asbel Kiprop explained in a tell-it-all interview with Switch TV that his wife had been cheating on him, and he was sorry to say.
David Rudisha, a prominent Kenyan athlete, opened up about his battle with alcoholism and divorce from his wife Elizabeth Naanyu in 2016.
David Rudisha told BBC that the press pressure became too hard, and he used to hang out with friends and party a lot.
Dennis Oliech, a prominent Kenyan footballer, was dumped by his long-time girlfriend and TV personality Paulah Mumia, who accused him of being unfaithful and selfish.
Paulah Mumia posted on social media, 'Some men are very useless! You will take care of them when they are broke but when they get the money they look for whores.'
Brad Pitt, a celebrated actor, was married to Angelina Jolie, who is also a celebrity in her own right. The couple divorced in 2016.
Angelina Jolie said in an interview with French publication Madame Figaro that it was complicated, partly because she didn't recognize herself anymore and had become smaller and insignificant.
Tiger Woods, the world's number one golfer, is divorced from his wife Elin Nordegren after a spectacular fall from grace.
