Kenya’s marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, a rising star poised for Olympic glory in Paris, has tragically lost his life in a car accident.
The 24-year-old athlete, along with his coach Gervais Hakizimana, perished in a single-vehicle crash near Kapsabet.
Kiptum’s promising career had garnered international attention after his record-breaking performance at the Chicago Marathon last year. His untimely death has deeply affected Kenya, a nation where athletes are revered as heroes.
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Kenyan President William Ruto expressed sorrow over the loss, emphasizing Kiptum’s significance as a symbol of the nation’s future.
The accident occurred in the heart of Kenya’s renowned high-altitude training region, where Kiptum was born and raised.
