Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in Road Accident
At 24, Kiptum's death while preparing for a historic race underscores global road safety concerns.
- Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum tragically died in a road accident in Kenya at the age of 24, alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana.
- Kiptum was preparing for the Rotterdam Marathon in April, aiming to become the first person to break the two-hour barrier in an official race.
- His death reflects a broader epidemic of preventable car crash deaths in the Global South, highlighting a need for improved road safety measures.
- Kiptum's achievements included running three of the seven fastest marathons ever recorded and holding the world record with a time of two hours and 35 seconds.
- The loss of Kiptum is felt deeply in the athletics world, with tributes pouring in from figures like Eliud Kipchoge and Sebastian Coe, and his death marks a significant loss for Kenya and the global running community.
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