Kelvin Kiptum

Kenyan long-distance runner (1999–2024)

Kelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot (2 December 1999 – 11 February 2024) was a Kenyan long-distance runner. He holds the marathon world record. At the time of his death, he ran three of the seven fastest marathons in history[5] and was ranked first among the world's men's marathon runners.[6]

Kelvin Kiptum
Kiptum at the 2023 London Marathon
Personal information
Full nameKelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot
Born(1999-12-02)2 December 1999
Chepsamo, Chepkorio, Kenya
Died11 February 2024(2024-02-11) (aged 24)
near Kaptagat, Kenya
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[1]
Weight65 kg (143 lb)[1]
Spouse(s)Asenath Cheruto Rotich
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Event(s)Long-distance running
Coached byGervais Hakizimana (2023–2024)[2][3]
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1st (Marathon, 2023)[4]
Personal best(s)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
World Marathon Majors
Gold medal – first place 2023 London Marathon
Gold medal – first place 2023 Chicago Marathon

Kiptum won all three marathons he ran. His times were three of the seven fastest marathon times,[7] setting a course record of less than 2 hours 2 minutes in each race.

On 11 February 2024, Kiptum was killed in a car crash near Kaptagat, Kenya at the age of 24.[8][9][10][11]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Tilastopaja Oy Track and field statistics | Kelvin Kiptum". Tilastopaja.eu. Archived from the original on 9 June 2023. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
  2. Gremmel, Robin (8 October 2023). "Kiptum's Coach Fears Intense Training Will Shorten Record Career". Barron's. Agence France-Presse. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
  3. "Marathon: Gervais Hakizimana, galérien du bitume et coach du nouveau roi Kelvin Kiptum". France 24. Agence France-Presse. 9 October 2023. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
  4. "World Rankings | Men's Marathon (Half Marathon-25km-30km)". Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
  5. "Marathon Men". worldathletics.org. World Athletics. n.d. Archived from the original on February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. "Men's Marathon (Half Marathon-25km-30km)". World Athletics. Archived from the original on 13 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  7. Douglas, Scott (3 February 2024). "Here's How Fast the World's Best Marathoners Can Run". Runner's World. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  8. Odula, Tom; Mutuota, Mutwiri; and Imray, Gerald (12 February 2024). "Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, who was set to be a superstar, has died in a car cras". ABC News. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  9. Akinyi, Patricia (11 February 2024). "World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead". Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  10. "Kelvin Kiptum: World marathon record holder and his coach die in road accident". 11 February 2024. Archived from the original on 12 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
  11. Kiprono, Justus (12 February 2024). "Kelvin Kiptum, World Marathon Star, Dies at 24". How.Africa. Archived from the original on 11 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.