That’s been a year since the World Marathon Recorder was tragically killed in the traffic accident in Kenya
This time last year the world of Athletics was amazed when the news emerged World Marathon’s record holder Kipam lost his life only at the age of 24A number
In Kipe and his head coach Gervis Hakizmana were tragically killed after the car, they were between Kenya Eloret and Cities.
Local District Commander Peter Mula has announced that Kiptum has “lost control of the car” that a tree was hit before landing. The third passenger Sharon Kosghey hurried to the hospital and survived the accident.
According to Kenyan, the main pathologist, clutches, Krpatz suffered “fractures of heavy skull” as well as “fractures on the left side of his ribs and the lungs.”
The President of the World Athletics SEB Council leads the tribunes to Cip and Hakzimi, saying:
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Kelvin Kiptum (Getty)
“This week alone, Chicago was a place where Kelvin sets the record of his extraordinary marathon world that I was able to officially ratify his historical time. By leaving an incredible athlete, we will miss him precious. “
2 in Chicago. The world record is still the fastest marathon in Chicago yet.
It was just 26.2 miles away from the fastest first debut marathon (2:01:53) on December 2022 and the London Marathon course. to.
Prior to last season, Kipus was a heavy favorite to win the Gold Medal of the Paris Olympic Marathon, and he even hoped that he could break the two-hour barrier in the Rotterdam marathon.
In Land London’s Marathon, Organizers pay tribute to Kelvin Kiptum 30 seconds of applause, as well as a video of Kenyan’s life and performances.
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Kelvin Kiptum (LM Events)
The time of Kiptum in Marathon was short and sweet, but he left her legacy by 26.2 miles to future generations.
Its mileage 2:00:35, 2:01:53 is still classified as the first, third and seventh on all time list of global marathon, emphasizing the dominance of Kiptum.
At some point in the future, the athlete is likely to challenge the place of intersection on top of the tree. However, Kenyan is still unparalleled.
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