Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships
Beijing has been selected to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, governing body World Athletics said on Wednesday (Feb 28).
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Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships after Italy withdraws bid
The 2027 track and field world championships have been awarded to Beijing.
Beijing to host 2027 World Championships
Beijing has been selected to host the 2027 World Athletics Championships, governing body World Athletics said on Wednesday.
Kenya bids solemn farewell to marathon sensation Kiptum
A woman reacts after seeing the coffin of Kelvin Kiptum while attending the funeral proceedings of the late marathon runner in Chepkorio on February 23, 2024. – Kenya world-record holding marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, a prodigy who ran three of the seven fastest marathons in history and was ranked first among the world’s men’s marathon runners, tragically died in a car crash in Kenya on February 11, 2024 at the age of 24, in an accident that shocked the world and plunged the East African nation into mourning. (Photo by LUIS TATO / AFP)
Kenya pays tribute to marathon world-record holder Kelvin Kiptum at state funeral
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Kenya marathon hero Kiptum honoured at funeral as unique talent and family man
CHEPKORIO, Kenya : Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, whose dreams of breaking the race's two-hour barrier were ended by a car crash earlier this month, was remembered for his talent and humility at a funeral service on Friday in western Kenya.
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.
'An extraordinary sportsman': Tributes for Kenya's Kiptum
Kenyan running star Kelvin Kiptum, who shattered the marathon world record last year, died in a car crash on Sunday night.