Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:07am on 13 Feb 2024,Tuesday Sports
Kenya mourns the loss of marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana, killed in a road accident near Eldoret. Kiptum, 24, set the world record with a time of 2:00:35 in the 2023 Chicago Marathon. Tributes pour in from athletics world, with World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressing shock and sadness. Kiptum's manager and London Marathon organizers also offer condolences. Kenyan Olympians and political figures pay respects to the athlete hailed as a rising superstar. The tragic accident highlights the fragility of life and leaves a void in the world of marathon running.
