Kelvin Kiptum: Kenyan marathon world record holder dies in road accident | Oneindia News
Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old holder of the men's marathon world record, tragically lost his life in a road accident along with his coach, Rwanda's Gervais Hakizimana, on a western Kenyan road this past Sunday. Kiptum, heralded as a rising star in the marathon world, made headlines in 2023 by surpassing the record set by his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge, completing the 26.2 miles in an astounding two hours and 35 seconds during the Chicago Marathon.
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00:00 Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old holder of the men's marathon world record, tragically
00:10 lost his life in a road accident along with his coach Rwanda's Girvais Hakizimana on
00:17 a western Kenyan road this past Sunday.
00:20 Kiptum, heralded as a rising star in the marathon world, made headlines in 2023 by surpassing
00:26 the record set by his compatriot Eluid Kipchoge, competing the 26.2 miles in an astounding
00:33 two hours and 35 seconds during the Chicago Marathon.
00:37 Both Kiptum and Kipchoge were earmarked for Kenya's provisional marathon team for the
00:42 upcoming Paris Olympics.
00:43 Kipchoge, mourning the loss of his record-breaking rival, described Kiptum as having the potential
00:49 for incredible greatness, extending his condolences to the family.
00:54 Kenya's President William Ruto also paid tribute, recognising Kiptum's exceptional
00:59 talent and global impact.
01:01 The tragic accident occurred around 23.00 local time on Sunday with Kiptum behind the
01:06 wheel.
01:07 Police reported that he lost control of the vehicle, veering off the road into a ditch
01:11 before colliding with a tree, resulting in the fatalities of both Kiptum and Hakizimana.
01:16 A young woman also in the car sustained serious injuries and was hospitalised.
01:21 Kiptum's ascent to fame was meteoric, competing in his first full marathon in 2022 and achieving
01:28 remarkable success thereafter.
01:30 His distinctive tactical approach coupled with unparalleled speed and determination
01:35 propelled him to victory in various prestigious marathons, culminating in his world-record-breaking
01:40 performance in Chicago.
01:42 The news of Kiptum's untimely demise elicited profound grief and tributes from across Kenya
01:47 and the international sports community.
01:49 Kenyan Sports Minister Ababu Nnamvamba and opposition leader Raila Odinga expressed their
01:55 deep sorrow at the loss of a true national hero, while World Athletics President Sebastian
02:01 Goh hailed Kiptum as an "extraordinary athlete leaving behind an indelible legacy."
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