Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum Dies in a Car Crash in Elgeyo Market, Kenya

World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Garvais Hakizimana died in a road accident on Sunday.

The two died along the Elegy Market-Ravine road on Sunday around 11pm, according to Elgeyo Market Police Commander Peter Mulinge.

Kiptum was the driver of the Toyota Premio, say police. He reportedly lost control of the vehicle, veered off the road, and hit a tree before landing in a ditch.

Kiptum’s marathon record of 2 hours and 35 seconds was ratified last week by the World Athletics. He was due to represent Kenya at the 2024 Paris Olympics.