Kiptum

Kelvin Kiptum broke the men's marathon world record last week in a stunning time of 2:00.

Kelvin Kiptum has shattered the men's marathon world record held by fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge, clocking two hours and 35 seconds (2:00:35) in the Chicago Marathon.

Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya wins the men's London Marathon in 2:01.25, a new course record and the second-fastest time ever!

Kiptum is really punishing the course now, sprinting to victory.

The men's record is edging ever closer to breaking the two-hour barrier, with Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum setting a new record of 2:00:35 at the Chicago Marathon last Sunday, shaving 34 seconds off the record held by his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge.

As Kipchoge wrote, Kiptum "had a whole life ahead of him to achieve incredible greatness".

British Broadcasting Company, Kiptum was planning to attempt the first-ever sub-two hour marathon finish in history.

Denis Muga, the area police chief for Kaptagat, said Kiptum was driving and it was the only car involved in the crash.

Kelvin Kiptum and Kipchoge were anticipated to run together for the first time this summer at the Paris Olympics.

Kelvin Kiptum was one of the most exciting prospects to emerge in road running in years, having broken the world record in only his third appearance in an elite marathon.

Kiptum, 24, was the world record-holder and had been expected to shine at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

Kiptum’s record was ratified by international track federation World Athletics last week, which called him “one of the most exciting new prospects” in the running world.

Last December, Nike CEO John Donahoe touted Kiptum's record-setting run and described the company's road racing shoes as the "pinnacle" of its running business.

The 24-year-old Kiptum had run only three international marathons, but each was among the fastest seven ever recorded.

The casket will travel about 80 km (50 miles) on its way from Eldoret to Chepsamo, where Kiptum worked as a livestock herder before becoming a professional runner.

The journey held profound significance as it traced the familiar routes that Kiptum once traversed during his training sessions and competitions.

The organisers of the London Marathon said on X: “We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear the terrible news of the death of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.

There was 30 seconds of applause before the race in memory of last year's elite men's race winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car accident in February at the age of 24.

There was 30 seconds of applause held before the race begins in memory of last year's elite men's race winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a car accident in February at the age of 24.

The world will not forget the remarkable achievements of Kiptum, whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations of runners.