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.
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.
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.
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.