TRIBUTES FOR FALLEN HERO: Former AK boss Kiplagat laid to rest at his home

Marathoner Eliud Kipchoge and 3000M steeple chaser Ezekiel Kemboi give their condolences during a funeral service of former Athletics Kenya President Isaiah Kiplagat at Kapseret in Uasin Gishu County. Kiplagat succumbed to colon cancer. 02-09-2016. PHOTOS BY: KEVIN TUNOI

Thousands of mourners bid farewell to former Athletics Kenya President Isaiah ‘Fundi’ Kiplagat at his home in Kapseret in Uasin Gishu County.

Yesterday’s burial ceremony was a rare moment where active and former world beating athletes converged to give Kiplagat – who served for many years at the helm of Kenyan athletics – a heroic send off.