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Kiptum's burial unites the world as fast rise conspires with destiny

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When members of the public were allowed to view the body of the late Kelvin Kiptum at Iten grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet. [Christopher Chesang, Standard]

Like much else in life, athletics, too, has two sides to it. Often, the athletes' form differs from the tale told by the hare during a fireside chat.

Each dwells on triumph and none talks of defeat. Each has versions of great courage and none talks of fear. Each talks of happily-ever-after; none talks of death.

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