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Feb 12, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

Marathon World Record-Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies In Road Accident At Age Of 24

Marathon world record-holder and Paris Olympic favourite Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in western Kenya, police said Monday. The 24-year-old was driving from Kaptagat to Eldoret around 11 pm (2000 GMT) on Sunday when the car rolled, killing the young sensation and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana. "The car had three occupants, two died on the spot, while one was taken to hospital. The two are Kiptum and his coach," said Peter Mulinge, police commander for Elgeyo Marakwet County in western Kenya where the accident occurred.

Feb 12, 2024
By channelnewsasia.com

Reaction to the death of marathon world record holder Kiptum

Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a traffic accident on Sunday. He was 24. Following are reactions to his death:

Feb 12, 2024
By cbc.ca

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach die in car crash in Kenya

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach died in a car crash in Kenya late Sunday, a fellow athlete who went to the hospital and saw Kiptum's body said.

Feb 12, 2024
By rte.ie

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in road accident

Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga paid tribute to marathon world record breaker Kelvin Kiptum, who died along with his coach Gervais Hakizimana in a road accident on Sunday.

Feb 12, 2024
By espn.com

Marathon world-record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, dies in car crash - ESPN

NAIROBI, Kenya — Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach died in a car crash in Kenya late Sunday, a fellow athlete who went to the hospital and saw Kiptum's body said.