Funeral of Olympic 'jewel' Tirop takes place in Kenya

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Olympic running greats came together today to bid farewell to Kenyan star Agnes Tirop

A double world championships bronze medallist tipped for future stardom on the track, Ms Tirop was buried in a white casket in central Kenya on what would have been her 26th birthday.

Ms Tirop's husband appeared in court this week as a suspect in her killing after being arrested and remanded in custody. Many in the congregation wore the signature red shirts of Athletics Kenya, which described Ms Tirop as a "jewel" and one of the fastest-rising stars on the international running circuit.

Impassioned speakers at her funeral demanded swift justice for Ms Tirop, and huge crowds marched in Eldoret on Friday calling for an end to violence against women.

 

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