"Tragic Loss: Marathon World Record-Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Car Crash"

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Kelvin Kiptum, a promising marathon world record-holder and Nike endorser from Kenya, tragically died in a car crash along with his coach. Kiptum, who was seen as a future superstar in long-distance running and a top contender for the Olympics, had recently broken the world record at the Chicago Marathon. His untimely death has deeply impacted the running community in Kenya and beyond, adding to a series of tragic losses involving top Kenyan athletes in road accidents and other devastating circumstances.
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