Kelvin Kiptum
Kelvin Kiptum was a Kenyan marathon runner who gained international recognition for setting a world record at the Chicago Marathon in October 2023, completing the race in an impressive time of 2 hours, 0 minutes, and 35 seconds. Tragically, he died in a car accident in February 2024, just months after his record-breaking performance, leading to his family facing disputes over his substantial inheritance.
Born on Feb 11, 1999 (26 years old)
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Hungary:
Kelvin Kiptum is the official world record holder for the marathon distance.
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Kenya:
Kelvin Kiptum is a world marathon record-holder who was honored with a state funeral.
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Argentina:
Kelvin Kiptum previously set a world record in the marathon before his tragic death.
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Australia:
Kelvin Kiptum set a world record after winning the 2023 Chicago Marathon professional men’s division.
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Argentina:
Kelvin Kiptum holds the men's marathon world record with a time of 2:00:35.
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Kenya:
Kelvin Kiptum was the world record holder whose death was mentioned in relation to Sawe's victory.
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Argentina:
Kelvin Kiptum holds the men's marathon world record with a time of 2:00:35.
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Argentina:
Kelvin Kiptum holds the world record for the marathon with a time of 2:00:35.
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Kenya:
The late Kelvin Kiptum’s 2:00:35 world record set in Chicago almost two years ago could be facing a major threat tomorrow at the 2025 Berlin Marathon.
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Switzerland:
Kelvin Kiptum set the world record for the marathon with a time of 2:00:35.
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