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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Guyana:
Kelvin Kiptum wore the Nike Alphafly 3 shoe for his marathon world record.
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France:
Kelvin Kiptum held the best marathon time before his passing in 2024.
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Argentina:
Kelvin Kiptum set a world record in Chicago before his tragic death.
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Spain:
Kelvin Kiptum is a Kenyan athlete who won the London marathon in 2023 and set a world record just 35 seconds shy of the two-hour mark.
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Vietnam:
Kelvin Kiptum holds the record for the best marathon debut in history.
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France:
Kelvin Kiptum achieved the two-hour mark at the Berlin Marathon in 2023.
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Montenegro:
Kelvin Kiptum was a Kenyan long-distance runner who aimed to break the two-hour marathon barrier before his tragic death.
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Croatia:
Kelvin Kiptum was a world record holder in the marathon before his tragic death.
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Kenya:
Kelvin Kiptum shattered the marathon world record in Chicago in 2023.
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Vietnam:
Kelvin Kiptum was a world record marathon runner who died in a traffic accident.
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