Kelvin Kiptum, World Record Holding Marathon Runner, Dead at 24

World record-holding marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum has died. Kiptum was the first man to run the marathon in under 2 hours, 1 minute, in an official race. He finished the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a time of just 2 hours and 35 seconds. Authorities say the runner was in a car crash with his running coach and an unidentified 24-year-old woman. They were in a high-altitude region of Kenya known to be excellent training ground for long-distance runners. Kelvin Kiptum was 24 years old.

[chicken]

RIP Kelvin Kiptum, your records will live on forever💖

[paliH]

He did the Chicago marathon at an average of 4:36 per mile. That is insane. RIP.

[ShrandaM]

My deepest sympathies go to Kelvin’s loved ones. 🤲🏽🖤

[VARMOT]

This is one if the biggest what if incidents in sports history .

[Kiran_Nath]

Kelvin will always be remembered by his historic achievements, rest in peace legend.

[marsx.x.x]

life isn't always promised, death can always take you by surprise. may he rest in peace.

[aliamarieruns]

Honored to have shared a course with him in Chicago last year. What a loss to our community and to the world.

[moniquee.]

We complain about getting old but some people didn’t get to make to our age so be grateful you get another year on earth !! I’m 27

[pablogriswold]

It felt like he was only beginning to unlock his potential, and he was already arguably the best runner history has ever seen. I can't believe it, and I wish the best for his family.

[milan]

🇰🇪🇰🇪 The entire nation mourns his loss. He made us so proud. Gone but never ever forgotten ❤

[ryankburrell]

We will forever remember him as the amazing runner that he was. This is an insane tragedy and the biggest “what if” in sporting history.

[thepsychologist]

Two greats of the marathon - Samuel Wanjiru and Kelvin Kiptum - Both Kenyan, both died at age 24, both had so much more to show us. Wanjiru still holds the Olympic record and I dare say, Kiptum will hold the World record for many years to come.

[joshuavang]

This is so sad. He was so young too and he was such an incredible athlete. RIP Kelvin. My cobdolences to his loved ones as well.

[IrvingonYoutube]

RIP Kelvin, you will remain history with the world record but fly high in heaven peacefully my man 🕊️

[JC-kihr]

Kelvin Kiptum is a true flash the fastest man alive a true hero

[vangu]

My condolences to the families of the lost and a speedy recovery for the survivor.🌹

[AyAndyy]

R.I.P Kelvin. He had so much potential, setting the WR marathon at such a young age of 23. 😔🙏🙏🙏

[PlayByTheGame]

RIP Kelvin Kiptum Such a good young runner

[DESIREDTRUTH]

R.I.P to a legend😢.. God help his family during this very difficult time

[jannwilkins]

Rip in peace. You will not be forgotten. Condolences to your family and friends. ❤