Kelvin Kiptum Stories

Simiu makes marathon debut as Kenya eyes to retain Chicago Marathon title
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 13, 2024

In honour of the late Kiptum, who had aimed to break the two-hour marathon barrier at the Rotterdam Marathon this year, participants will observe a mi...

Ruth Chepngetich and Amos Kipruto lead elite field at Chicago Marathon
Rama Mohammed  |  Oct 11, 2024

As the Chicago Marathon nears, elite Kenyan athletes are set to pay tribute to the late Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically passed away earlier this year. R...

Eliud Kipchoge reflects on online abuse after Kelvin Kiptum's demise
Rama Mohammed  |  May 07, 2024

The double Olympic champion opened up about the torment of facing baseless accusations and online abuse following the tragic death of fellow Kenyan at...

Kipyegon and Kiptum shine bright at 20th SOYA Gala
Rama Mohammed  |  Mar 02, 2024

The late Kelvin Kiptum and double world record holder Faith Kipyegon emerged as the shining stars of the 20th edition of the Sports Personality of the...

Kenya bids solemn farewell to marathon sensation Kiptum
AFP  |  Feb 23, 2024

Kiptum is set to be laid to rest later today at his farm in Naiberi, Uasin Gishu County.

World record marathoner Kelvin Kiptum to be laid to rest
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2024

Kiptum died on February 11, 2024, after he lost control while driving his Toyota Premio from Eldoret towards Ravine.

Kelvin Kiptum died from severe head injuries - autopsy
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 21, 2024

He said the nature of the injuries matched that of a motor vehicle accident and that samples had been picked for further analysis.

Star marathoner Kelvin Kiptum's burial moved to Friday
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 20, 2024

Athletics Kenya announced the change via X on Tuesday, saying its offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday in Kiptum's honour. 

Hundreds honour athletics prodigy Kelvin Kiptum in Eldoret funeral procession
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 22, 2024

Kiptum's coffin was carried in a hearse through the streets of Eldoret town with some people singing and others holding burning candles. 

Police interrogate four strangers who visited Kelvin Kiptum's home before his death
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 14, 2024

Kiptum will be buried on Saturday next week at his home in Chepkorio.

Athletics Kenya cancels African Games trials in tribute to Kelvin Kiptum
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 14, 2024

Athletics Kenya says the cancellation is in honour of World Marathon record holder who passed on recently in tragic road accident

'Incredible legacy': World's greatest athletes eulogise Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2024

The death of Kiptum, favourite for the marathon at the Paris Olympics later this year, has shocked Kenya and the world of athletics.

State takes over Kelvin Kiptum's burial plans
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2024

The marathoner died on Sunday night following an accident at Kaptagat Forest along Eldoret -Ravine road.

Details emerge of Kelvin Kiptum's fatal crash
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2024

The athlete drove in the ditch for about 60 metres before hitting a big tree.

Kelvin Kiptum, Agnes Tirop and others: Kenyan athletes who died in their prime
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2024

Among them are Agnes Tirop, Samuel Wanjiru, Nicholas Bett and Richard Chelimo.

Kelvin Kiptum: From humble beginnings to world record holder
Rama Mohammed  |  Feb 12, 2024

Kiptum had only recently announced he was hoping to smash the mythic two-hour mark in Rotterdam in April.

Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum killed in car crash
Agency  |  Feb 12, 2024

Kiptum’s coach Gervais Hakizimana, who was in the car with the Kenyan distance runner, also died in the accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat Road.

Kenyan athletes Faith Kiyegon, Kelvin Kiptum shine among Top 100 Most Influential Africans
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 04, 2024

Notable Kenyans on the list of the most influential Africans include James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank (in the business category), celebrity chef Ali M...

All athletes honoured by President Ruto at Jamhuri Day celebrations
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 13, 2023

Other athletes who were honoured by the President include the World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 100m African Champion Ferdinand Omanyala, 80...

Ruto pays glowing tributes to Kipyegon, Kiptum after World Athletics Awards triumphs
Dennis Tarus  |  Dec 12, 2023

Ruto described Kipyegon as "an incredible human being, a true champion and a once-in-a-lifetime talent".

Kelvin Kiptum named 2023 Men’s World Athlete of the Year for out of stadia events
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 12, 2023

The pinnacle of Kiptum's extraordinary year came at the Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2023, where he shattered the marathon world record, completing...

Kenya unveils star-studded marathon lineup for 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 07, 2023

The long-listed athletes include prominent names such as 2019 women's world champion Ruth Chepng'etich and two-time Olympic silver medallist in the 50...

Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma victorious as Kelvin Kiptum’s course record broken in Valencia Marathon
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, the second-place finish went to Kenya’s Alexander Mutiso, champion of the Prague Marathon from Kenya.

Kenya's marathon sensation Kiptum shortlisted for World Athlete of the Year Award
Dennis Tarus  |  Nov 14, 2023

Kiptum will fight it out for the prestigious award against Swedish pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis, India's javelin world champion Neer...

Kenya's 23-year-old Kiptum rewrites marathon history
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 14, 2023

After Kiptum's latest fete, Kenyan athletes now claim 10 out of the 15 fastest Men's Marathon times in history.

Marathon world record holder Kiptum sidesteps talk of two-hour mark
AFP  |  Oct 11, 2023

Kiptum says he has "no plan" to try and run under the mythic two-hour mark.

New world record holder Kelvin Kiptum awarded Sh5m after marathon heroics
Dennis Tarus  |  Oct 10, 2023

Kiptum shattered the world record previously held by his Kenyan compatriot Eliud Kipchoge after clocking 2:00:35.

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