"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.