Accordingly, Kelvin Kiptum drove the car with two people, coach Gervais Hakizimana and a girl named Sharon Kosgey, when an accident was near Kaptagat, Kenya. According to witnesses, this car lost control, crashed into the tree and splashed 60m away. Kiptum and Hakizimana died on the spot. The girl is currently being rescued with critical condition.
The Elgeyo Marakwet chief of the Elgeyo Mulinge said: “Kelvin Kiptum marathon record has caused an accident for himself and two passengers. Kiptum and Hakizima died, and the woman being emergency at Racecourse Hospital at Eldoret.”
Kelvin Kiptum is currently holding the record of the fastest marathon in the world with a record of 2 hours 00 minutes 35 seconds. He was the first man in the world to run a marathon under 2 hours 01 minute. Kiptum's achievement was made in Chicago in October 2023. He is currently a member of Kenya athletes preparing for the Paris Olympic Games 2024.
Kelvin Kiptum started the marathon at the end of 2022. The UK won in Valencia (Spain) in December 2022 and London (UK) in April 2023. After these two victories, Kiptum is known to the world and is considered a special talent.
