NEW : His wife later dropped the charges , though he still faced a weapons charge . International Olympic Committee praises Wanjiru as an accomplished runner . The IOC has praised the Kenyan athlete for his performance in London and said he is a "promising young athlete". The IOC says `` Our thoughts are with his family and friends '' NEW : Police say Samuel Wanjiru died when he jumped from a balcony . Wanjiru 's death is under investigation , police say .
NEW : International Olympic Committee praises Wanjiru as an accomplished runner . The IOC has praised the Kenyan athlete for his performance in London and said he is a "promising young athlete". The IOC says `` Our thoughts are with his family and friends '' NEW : Police say Samuel Wanjiru died when he jumped from a balcony . Wanjiru 's death is under investigation , police say .