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Athlete Hosea Mwok dies in West Pokot

Kenyan athlete Hosea Mwok Macharinyang is dead.

Macharinyang 35, who represented Kenya in five world cross country championships was found dead in his home in Murkwijit, West Pokot County.

The 2007 Great Edinburgh marathon champion won three consecutive world cross country titles for the country from 2006 and 2008.


While confirming the unfortunate news, Athletics Kenya(AK) official from the North Rift region said the deceased had resumed training a year ago with plans of making a comeback three years after he sustained an injury that interrupted his career.

"He started training again. He was preparing for a major come-back. As AK officials, we celebrate his achievements.”said North Rift AK Regional Chairman Jackson Pkemoi.

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