The sports world is still shocked by the sudden death of Kelvin Kiptum. Athletes and sports personalities from around the world are expressing their grief over the tragedy car accident which took place last night in Eldoret, Kenya, and ended the life of the world marathon record holder. Your countryman Eliud Kipchogedouble Olympic champion and perhaps the most relevant figure in the world of athletics, expressed his sadness through a message on his X account (formerly Twitter).
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of marathon world record holder and rising star Kelvin Kiptum,” Kipchoge’s message began.
In only 24 yearsKiptum conquered three of the fastest marathons on the planet (Valencia, London and Chicago), achieving the world record on his third attempt.
“An athlete who has had his whole life ahead of him to achieve incredible greatness,” continued Kipchoge, who had never faced his compatriot and was tipped to do so for the first time at this year’s Paris Olympics. .
The event took place on the evening of Sunday, February 11 in the town of Sea turtle, western Kenya. According to local police, Kiptum lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree. His trainer Gervais Hakizimana He also lost his life.
Finally, Eliud Kipchoge offered a message of comfort to the athlete’s family: “I offer my deepest condolences to his young family. May God comfort you in this difficult time,” the statement concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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