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Iten erupts in song and dance for Edna Kiplagat

London Marathon champion Mary Keitany (right) welcomes Edna Kiplagat as her husband Gilbert Koech savours the moment.  [PHOTO: PETER OCHIENG’ / STANDARD]

BY PETER OCHIENG’

It was song and dance as the two-time World women’s marathon champion Ednah Kiplagat was welcomed home in a colourful ceremony by her family, friends and villagers in Mindililwo Village, near Iten in Elgeyo/Marakwet County, on Tuesday.

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