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World 400m hurdles champion Nicholas Bett to be buried today

Police officers carry the casket (draped in police flag) bearing the body of former 400M hurdles World Champion Nicholas Bett to a hearse at the Eldoret Hospital ahead of a procession through the streets of Eldoret town. [Kevin Tunoi/Standard]

Former world 400m hurdles champion Nicholas Bett will be buried today in a ceremony expected to be attended by Deputy President William Ruto.

A sombre mood engulfed the Eldoret Hospital mortuary yesterday as dozens of friends streamed in to condole with the family.

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