Kelvin Kiptum Passed Away - Men's Marathon World Record Player, Dies in a Car Accident
Recognitions streamed on Monday for Kenyan pursuing sensation Kelvin Kiptum the long distance race world record-holder was killed in a fender bender at 24 years old in his nation of origin.
The #1 for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics was driving from Kaptagat to Eldoret in western Kenya around 11 pm on Sunday when his vehicle rolled.
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Kiptum and his Rwandan mentor Gervais Hakizimana were killed while a lady traveler was harmed, said Peter Mulinge, police leader for Elgeyo Marakwet Region where the mishap happened.
Kiptum stunned the running scene last year when he blasted through the Chicago Long distance race in 2 hours and 35 seconds. World Games had recently confirmed his memorable time this previous week.
It was likewise whenever a competitor first had broken 2 hours and 1 moment in a record-qualified long distance race.
Kiptum kicked the bucket in the accident close by his mentor, Gervais Hakizimana.
"We are stunned and profoundly disheartened to learn of the overwhelming loss of Kelvin Kiptum and his mentor, Gervais Hakizimana," World Games president Sebastian Coe said in an explanation.
