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Bett burial set as family appeals for his accounts to be unfrozen 

Kipyegon Bett

Kipyegon Bett of Kenya reacts as he wins in the men’s 800m during the Shanghai Diamond League athletics competition in Shanghai May 13, 2017.

Photo credit: File | AFP
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By  Vitalis Kimutai

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • The funeral will be conducted at Koliongewet village in Kipetere, Soin Sigowet constituency, according to the family.
  • The body has been moved from Tenwek Hospital to Sigowet sub county hospital mortuary ahead of the burial.

Kipyegon Bett, will be laid to rest at the family home in Kericho County on Saturday.

The 2016 World Under-20 800 metres gold medallist Kipyegon died at Tenwek Hospital in Bomet on Sunday, while undergoing treatment. He was 26 years old.

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