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Kenya’s athletics governing body says it is in touch with Cameroon’s government and athletics’ authority after a Kenyan runner died in the West African country.

Charles Kipkorir Kipsang collapsed and died on Saturday after crossing the finishing line in the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope, which was held in the city of Buea, the capital of Cameroon’s south west region.

Kipsang was leading the race but briefly stopped near the finishing line, the region’s governor said.

He ultimately crossed the finishing line, but collapsed and died shortly afterwards.

“We cannot say exactly what happened. He was fine. He was good after the race. We might believe that it is something like heart attack,” governor said.

Athletics Kenya, Kenya’s governing body for the sport, lamented that Kipsang’s death follows the passing of two renowned runners from the East African nation.

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