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
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
Take look at the top records held by Kevin Kiptum.
Major Marathon Wins
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
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
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
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.
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