World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum lost his life on Monday, February 12, through a road accident along the Eldoret-Kaptagat Road. Kelvin Kiptum celebrates winning the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, April 23, 2023 in the United Kingdom. Photo TCS London MarathonKiptum won last year's Chicago Marathon by clocking 2:00:35, shattering Eliud Kipchoge's world record in the process. World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, breaking the news, revealed his devastation. “On behalf of all World Athletics, we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation."

Source: The Star February 12, 2024 07:05 UTC