The running world is grieving the loss of a legend.
Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world-record holder, passed away in an auto accident in addition to his coach Gervais HakizimanaFeb 11 in his nativeKenya He was24
“We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the devastating loss,” World Athletics president Sebastian Coe composed in a Feb. 11 statement on X, previouslyTwitter “On behalf of all World Athletics we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends, teammates and the Kenyan nation.”
The single-car crash that eliminated the long-distance runner and his coach, who was 36, took place at around 11 p.m. regional time in between the towns of Eldoret and Kaptagat in western Kenya, according to NBCNews The cars and truck, which included Kiptum, Hakizimana and an unknown lady, apparently drifted off the roadway into a ditch and struck a tree. The 3rd traveler in the automobile was required to the health center with severe injuries.
