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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 48,096 | $106,000 | 95$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,486 | $12,800 | 15$ |
| Totals | 2 | 55,854,670 | 50,582 | $118,800 | 110$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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North Macedonia:
Kelvin Kiptum set the world record in the marathon with an average speed of 21.02 km/h.
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Kenya:
Kelvin Kiptum set the course record of 2:01:25 in 2023.
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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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