Kiptum was the only athlete to break Eliud Kipchoge's marathon world record in October 2023. David Okeyo, former Secretary General of Athletics Kenya, lamented Siekei's untimely death, highlighting his potential as one of the country's top athletes. Her death shocked the athletics world, and investigations into the incident are ongoing. Additionally, earlier that year, he achieved another gold medal at the African Youth Championships in Gaborone, Botswana. ADVERTISEMENTIan MutukuIan Mutuku, a talented Kenyan athlete, passed away under mysterious circumstances at the age of 19.
