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Valary Aiyabei dedicates Eldoret City Marathon win to late nephew Kiprono

Valary Aiyabei leads in 42km women race during Eldoret City Marathon in Uasin Ngishu County on April 21, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Valary Aiyabei bears the hallmarks of a strong-willed woman. She won the second edition of the Eldoret City marathon hours after an emotional funeral of her nephew.

The Standard Sport yesterday learnt that Sammy Kiprono, 25, the son of Valary’s eldest sister Monicah Aiyabei had been laid to rest in Elgeyo Marakwet on Saturday, hours to the Sunday race.

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