"Tragic Loss: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Killed in Kenya Car Crash"

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"Tragic Loss: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Killed in Kenya Car Crash"
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Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach died in a car crash in Kenya, leaving the running community and the nation in shock. Kiptum, who was 24, had recently set a new world record for the marathon. The crash occurred between Eldoret and Kaptagat, both known for their high-altitude training grounds for long-distance runners. The Kenyan athletics federation has sent officials to the area, and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe expressed condolences, highlighting Kiptum's remarkable legacy.

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