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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 628,066 | 281 | $5,500 | 2$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,507 | $2,700,000 | 1,345$ |
| Totals | 2 | 65,901,577 | 32,788 | $2,705,500 | 1,347$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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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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