World marathon record holder Kiptum killed in car crash

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he was "shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating loss".

Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum celebrates winning the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Illinois, in a world record time of two hours and 35 seconds on October 8, 2023. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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NAIROBI - World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a car crash in western Kenya that left a third passenger injured, police

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World marathon record holder Kiptum killed in car crash

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said he was "shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating loss".

Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum celebrates winning the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Illinois, in a world record time of two hours and 35 seconds on October 8, 2023. (AFP)

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