Kelvin Kiptum: Marathon world-record holder dies in car accident in Kenya
The men's marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in western Kenya, police said Monday.
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Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in Kenya road accident
The 24-year-old was driving from Kaptaget to Eldoret in western Kenya on Sunday night when the car rolled.
Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kiptum killed in car crash
(FILES) Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum runs to the line to win the Men’s race at the finish of the 2023 London Marathon in central London on April 23, 2023. – World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana have died in a car crash in western Kenya that left a third passenger also injured, police said on February 11, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) / “RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – SPONSORSHIP OF CONTENT SUBJECT TO LMEL AGREEMENT”. – “Restricted to editorial use – sponsorship of content subject to LMEL agreement”.
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in accident in Kenya
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach have died in an accident in Kenya, it has been announced.
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash in Kenya
Marathon world record-holder and Paris Olympic favourite Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in western Kenya, police said on Monday.
Kelvin Kiptum, Pemegang Rekor Dunia Marathon Tewas Akibat Kecelakaan
Kabar duka datang dari dunia marathon. Kelvin Kiptum, pemegang rekor dunia marathon, tewas akibat kecelakaan.
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.
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: