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human-interest1 year ago

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

Kenyan President William Ruto has ordered engineers to build a three-bedroom house for the family of late marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died in a road accident. The house, located on a four-acre farm Kiptum had purchased, is expected to be completed by the end of the 40-day mourning period. Kiptum's sudden death, just months after breaking the marathon world record, has shocked Kenya and the athletics community, with his family calling for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

via BBC.com|
#house-construction#human-interest#kelvin-kiptum
sports1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: Remembering Marathon World Record-Holder Kelvin Kiptum"

Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old Kenyan marathon runner who set the world record in the men's marathon last year, tragically died in a car crash in western Kenya. His coach, Gervais Hakizimana, also lost his life in the accident. Kiptum had shown promise in half marathons before breaking through in his first marathon in 2022, and he set the world record in the Chicago Marathon with a time of 2:00:35, raising hopes that he could one day break the two-hour mark.

via The New York Times|
#car-accident#kelvin-kiptum#kenya
sports1 year ago

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

Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record-holder and a rising star in long-distance running, died in a car crash in Kenya along with his coach. The 24-year-old was set to compete in the Olympics and had recently broken the world record at the Chicago Marathon. His death has deeply saddened the running community in Kenya and beyond, adding to a series of tragic losses of top Kenyan athletes in road accidents and other devastating circumstances.

via ABC News|
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sports1 year ago

"Remembering Kelvin Kiptum: A Tragic Loss for the Athletics World"

Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in the Rift Valley. Kiptum, who set the world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a time of two hours and 35 seconds, had been aiming to break the two-hour mark at the Rotterdam Marathon and make his Olympic debut in Paris. The 24-year-old's untimely death has led to an outpouring of tributes from the athletic community and beyond.

via Reuters.com|
#kelvin-kiptum#kenya#marathon
sports1 year ago

"Marathon World Mourns Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum's Tragic Death in Kenya Accident"

Kelvin Kiptum, the men’s marathon world record holder, tragically died in a road accident in Kenya, cutting short a promising career that included winning the London Marathon and breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s world record at the Chicago Marathon. The 24-year-old was set to attempt breaking the two-hour barrier at the Rotterdam Marathon and make his Olympic debut in Paris. Tributes from figures like Seb Coe and former Olympian Bernard Lagat have poured in, with the sports world mourning the loss of a remarkable talent.

via The Independent|
#kelvin-kiptum#kenya#marathon
sports1 year ago

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

Kelvin Kiptum, the world record holder for the fastest marathon, died in a car crash in Kenya at the age of 24, alongside his coach, Gervais Hakizimana. Kiptum set the record with a time of 2:00:35 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, surpassing Eliud Kipchoge's previous record. He was known for his ambition to break the two-hour barrier and leaves behind a wife and two children.

via NPR|
#car-crash#kelvin-kiptum#kenya
sports1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum and Coach Killed in Kenya Road Accident"

Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a road accident in Kenya. Kiptum, who recently set a world record time of 2:00:35, and his coach died at the scene, while a third occupant survived with serious injuries. The accident occurred outside Eldoret, and Kiptum's manager and World Athletics President have expressed deep condolences for the loss.

via CNN|
#kelvin-kiptum#kenya#marathon
sports1 year ago

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

Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old Kenyan marathon world record holder, died in a road accident along with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, in western Kenya. Kiptum had broken Eliud Kipchoge's world record in Chicago last October, running the 26.1 miles in two hours and 35 seconds. The accident occurred when Kiptum, who was driving, lost control of the vehicle, killing both occupants. Kiptum's rapid rise to fame in the marathon world had been marked by his remarkable talent and determination, despite starting his career with limited resources.

via BBC.com|
#kelvin-kiptum#kenya#marathon
sports1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Killed in Car Crash at 24"

Kelvin Kiptum, the world marathon record holder, died in a car crash in Kenya along with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana. The 24-year-old had recently set the world record in Chicago and won the London Marathon. Tributes poured in from figures in the athletics world, with Kenya's prime minister and the president of World Athletics expressing shock and sadness at the loss. Kiptum's world record had been ratified by World Athletics just last week, and he had plans to attempt to run an official marathon in under two hours in Rotterdam in April.

via The Guardian|
#car-crash#kelvin-kiptum#kenya
sports1 year ago

"Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Tragic Accident"

Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record-holder, tragically died in a road traffic accident at the age of 24, along with his coach Gervais Hakizimana. Kiptum had quickly risen to prominence in road running, setting a world record time of 2:00:35 in just his third marathon. His unexpected passing has deeply saddened the athletics community, with World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressing condolences and acknowledging Kiptum's remarkable legacy.

via World Athletics|
#kelvin-kiptum#marathon#road-running
sports1 year ago

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

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.

via The Associated Press|
#car-crash#kelvin-kiptum#kenya
sports1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: World Marathon Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, and Coach Killed in Car Crash"

Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old world marathon record holder, has tragically died in a car crash in Kenya along with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana. Kiptum made history in October by winning the Chicago Marathon with a record-breaking time of 2:00.35. World Athletics president Seb Coe and other prominent figures have expressed their condolences, and Kiptum's untimely death has left the athletics community in mourning.

via Daily Mail|
#car-crash#kelvin-kiptum#kenya
sports2 years ago

Historic Chicago Marathon 2023: World Records Shattered and Phenom Kelvin Kiptum Makes History

The 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon witnessed a world record, course records, and historic moments in every division. Kelvin Kiptum, a newcomer, won the race and possibly set a world record with a time of 2:00:35. Sifan Hassan made her U.S. marathon debut, setting an unofficial course record and finishing with the second-fastest female marathon time ever recorded. Marcel Hug defended his championship status and broke the men's wheelchair course record, while Catherine Debrunner won the women's wheelchair race and set a new course record. American Olympic hopefuls also showed promising numbers ahead of the 2024 Paris Games.

via NBC Chicago|
#chicago-marathon#course-records#kelvin-kiptum
sports2 years ago

Kelvin Kiptum's Record-Breaking London Marathon Victory.

Kelvin Kiptum won the London Marathon with the second-fastest time in history, while Sifan Hassan won the women's race. Kiptum broke Eliud Kipchoge's course record and became the second-fastest man in history, finishing in 2:01:25. Hassan won in 2:18:33, despite dealing with a left hip injury and fasting during Ramadan. She has won major titles in the 1500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and the marathon, and is the world record holder in the mile.

via Home of the Olympic Channel|
#distance-running#kelvin-kiptum#london-marathon