NewsPhotos Kelvin Kiptum Dies In Road Accident: A Look At Top Achievements Of World Record Holder Of Marathon - In Pics

Kelvin Kiptum Dies In Road Accident: A Look At Top Achievements Of World Record Holder Of Marathon - In Pics

Kelvin Kiptum smashed the London Marathon course record earlier last year and was determined to make magic again in Chicago as he sped up through the 35-kilometre mark before thrusting his arms in the air to cheers from the crowd down the final stretch.

Updated:Feb 12, 2024, 04:26 PM IST

Kelvin Kiptum Dies In Road Accident

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World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a traffic accident on Sunday, February 12, 2024, former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga said on social media platform X.

Top Records Of Kiptum

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Take look at the top records held by Kevin Kiptum.

Major Marathon Wins

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The 2023 London Marathon and 2023 Chicago Marathon were won by Kiptum which are two of the prestigious World Marathon Majors (WMM).

Seven Fastest Marathons

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Chicago Marathon win for Kiptum shattered the world record which placed him with the elite group of runners who have clocked the fastest marathons ever run.

Fastest Debut and Sub-2:02 Course Records

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In December 2022, Kiptum made his debut in Valencia Marathon and he ran the fastest-ever marathon debut finishing it in 2:01:53.

2:00:35

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Kiptum achieved a historic milestone in 2023, breaking the world marathon record at the Chicago Marathon with an unofficial time of 2:00:35. This remarkable accomplishment not only awarded him a $100,000 cash prize but also exceeded Eliud Kipchoge's previous world record.