Athletics boss dies from cancer

Nairobi – The former head of athletics in Kenya, under investigation for corruption and a doping coverup, died yesterday aged 72.

Isaiah Kiplagat ran Athletics Kenya for 23 years, but his career ended in disgrace in November when he was suspended along with two others, accused of corruption and covering up doping among Kenyan runners, over 40 of whom have been banned since 2012. Family members said he was suffering from cancer. – AFP