The athletic community is yet again in shock and mourning following the unexpected death of marathoner Hosea Kiplagat. Hosea Kiplagat, Kenyan marathoner based in Peru died in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county. The renowned Kenyan runner, who was residing and competing for Peru, suddenly fell ill and collapsed on his way home in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet county, on Monday, January 15, while in the company of his 4-year-old son. Police rushed to the scene and affirmed it was true," said Elgeyo Marakwet police county commander Peter Mulinge. His body was taken to the Iten County Referral Hospital Mortuary for examination.