The ruling one the world record holder in marathon running, set the world record, 2.00.35, in the Chicago Marathon in October 2023. The previous one was 2.01.09, set by compatriot Eliud Kipchoge in 2022.
We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating loss of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.
On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.
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— Seb Coe (@sebcoe) February 11, 2024
“A fantastic athlete who leaves an incredible legacy. We will miss him very much,” writes the International Association of Athletics Federations President Sebastion Coe at X.
Kelvin Kiptum turned 24 years old.