Kenyan marathoner Charles Kipsang Kipkorir tragically died on Saturday, February 24, after collapsing at the finish line of the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope in Cameroon. Kipkorir, competing in the 29th edition of the iconic mountain race, had been leading the pack but encountered difficulties near the finish line. Kipkorir's passing adds to the recent grief within the Kenyan athletic community, coming just two weeks after the tragic car accident that claimed the life of world record marathon holder Kelvin Kiptum. Kipkorir's participation in the Mount Cameroon Race marked his debut as the first foreign athlete in the event's history, further highlighting the loss felt not only in Kenya but also internationally. Government pathologist Johansen Oduor's post-mortem results revealed that the Marathon World Record holder passed away due to severe head injuries sustained in the crash.

Source: New York Times February 26, 2024 02:23 UTC