Kenyan athletes held a 10km walk in memory and honour of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum who died following a road accident this month. Kenyan athletes led a 10km walk in memory and honour of departed world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum in Iten, Elegeyo Marakwet county on Monday. This came a day after over 200 athletes who train in Iten gathered to light candles in his honour on Sunday. WALK OF HONOURKenyans come out in large numbers to take a walk to Iten Town in honour of the late marathoner Kelvin Kiptum. We shall continue praying for the family at these trying moments so that they can be strong,” added Keitany, the women’s only marathon world record holder.

Source: Daily Nation February 20, 2024 19:50 UTC