Kelvin Kiptum
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About
Former long-distance runner and athlete that primarily competed in the men's 10,000 meters, 10K and marathon events. He also competed in the half marathon event. In the year 2023, he made world history after recording the fastest time ever in the marathon event.
Before Fame
As a young boy growing up, he worked on his family's farm. He eventually began training for marathons at the young age of 13.
Trivia
His 2:00:35 running time is the fastest ever recorded during the Chicago Marathon. He also has the fastest time ever recorded during the London Marathon. He stood 5'11" tall. On February 11, 2024, Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana died at 11:00 PM in a road traffic accident near Kaptagat.
Family Life
He was survived by his wife Asenath and their two children. He was born and raised in Chepkorio, Kenya.
Associated With
He shares a December 9th birthday with Hikaru Nakamura and Kurt Angle.
