Sad News: Kelvin Kiptum, the Fast Marathon Runner, Passes Away

Kelvin Kiptum, the fastest marathon runner in the world, has passed away. He died in a car crash on Sunday, February 11, 2024. People all over the world are feeling very sad about this.

Kelvin Kiptum was a famous runner from Kenya. He made his country proud by running a marathon really fast in October 2023. His time was 2 hours, 35 seconds. This made him famous all around the world.

His dad, Samson Cheruiyot, is feeling very sad. Kelvin was his only son. He was talking to Kelvin just the day before he passed away. Kelvin told his dad that he was going to win more races and make them proud.

Kelvin's dad is asking the government to find out what happened to his son. He says some people came to their house looking for Kelvin before he died, but they wouldn't say who they were.

Kelvin was only 24 years old when he died. He was traveling with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, when the accident happened. It was late at night on a road in Kenya when the crash occurred.


Kelvin's family is very sad. They are asking for help to take care of Kelvin's children. They want the government to make sure the kids get a good education.

This is a very sad time for Kelvin Kiptum's family and for everyone who loved watching him run.



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