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

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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