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Moving tributes as Tanui's son is laid to rest

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Legendary athlete Moses Tanui and his wife Sylvia Tanui during the funeral service of the two-time Boston Marathon's son Job Kiptoo yesterday. Sylvia is the late Kiptoo's step-mother. [Stephen Rutto, Standard]

Two-time Boston Marathon Moses Tanui's son Job Kiptoo was laid to rest in Sugoi, Uasin Gishu County on Tuesday in a send-off attended by a host of legendary athletes.

Kiptoo, who was popularly known as Kibu died in Canada on October 25 following a short illness. He was aged 29.

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