HUZUNI ILIYOJE! Top Kenyan Athlete Passes Away Moments After Finishing Race In Tanzania

Piece by: David Kingsley
Lifestyle

The Kenyan athletic fraternity is struggling to come to terms with the untimely demise their colleague who passed away after a finishing race in Tanzania. 

According to reports, Charles Maroa - who was competing in the 21 Km men's marathon in the 2017 Kilimanjaro Marathon - collapsed shortly after competing the race which was held at  Ushirika College Stadium in Moshi Municipal.

He was rushed to KCMC Hospital unfortunately, he died while undergoing treatment at the health facility.

The saddening incident, which is said to be the first of its kind since the commencement of the marathon, was confirmed by Kilimanjaro police Commander Wilborad Mutafungwa.

He said they were still trying to understand how the sudden death occurred while adding that the deceased's body was reserved at KCMC Hospital for autopsy.

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