President Ruto Leads Kenyans in Mourning The Tragic Loss of Kelvin Kiptum

President William Ruto has mourned the tragic loss of World record holder Kelvin Kiptum. 

Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizimana died in a tragic road accident Sunday night in Kaptagat area along the Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road. 

The world record holder died at the age of 24 years. Kiptum’s world record marathon time of 2:00:35 set in the Chicago Marathon in October 2023 was ratified just days ago by World Athletics.   

The Head of State described Kiptum as a rising star who broke barriers to secure a marathon record.

Here are condolence messages from other leaders; 

Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, World Record holder and Kenyan athletics icon. Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/1Dmgyyhsk4

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) February 11, 2024