Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Remembered at Funeral Service in Kenya

Published: 23 February 2024 at 11:26

Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, was mourned at a funeral service in western Kenya after he and his coach were killed in a car crash. The service was attended by Kenyan President William Ruto and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe. Kiptum set the world record in Chicago in two hours and 35 seconds, aiming to break the two-hour barrier. He was praised for his humility and ties to the local community where he worked as a livestock herder before becoming a professional runner. Kiptum\'s wife, Asenath Cheruto, spoke of their plans for a colourful wedding and his upcoming races in Rotterdam and the Olympics.

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