Tragic news: World Marathon record holder Kiptum, 24, dies in traffic accident
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His coach, Rwanda's Gervais Hakizimana was the other person who died in the accident, according to reports
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum has died in a traffic accident in the Kaptagat area along the Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road, the Nation Africa and several other media report.
The 24-year-old Kenyan who has taken the long-distance running world by storm was apparently driving a Toyota Premio with two passengers on board. One of them was his coach, Rwanda's Gervais Hakizimana, who also died in the accident, as per reports.
Heartbreaking News
— Ole Teya (@TeyaKevin) February 11, 2024
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach die in an accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat road, traffic base commandant Dennis Muga says; bodies moved to MTRH morgue. https://t.co/TU0sjYiwLW pic.twitter.com/ElYULB90ha
After twice clocking two hours and one minute, in 2022 and 2023, Kiptum smashed Eliud Kipchoge's world record by finishing the 2023 Chicago Marathon in 2:00:35. Kipchoge's world record was 2:01.09.
Kelvin Kiptum had at least 10 more years of marathon dominance in him to win
— Author Sakwah Ongoma (@CSakwah) February 11, 2024
3 Olympic gold medals
3 World Athletics championship gold medals.
Over 10 major city marathons wins.
Legendary status.
The Greatest marathoner of all times.
He was so young. RIP Legend. pic.twitter.com/OLfHD7flEl
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