Not the news i expected to hear today. RIP
LRC note: We changed the thread title. It was started when people weren't sure if he had died and it was entitled, "Rip Kelvin Kiptum??"
Not the news i expected to hear today. RIP
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach die in an accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat road, Kiptum's family and traffic base commandant Dennis Muga confirm.
Wow, what a massive loss for the sport. Can't help but think of Sammy Wanjiru, who was also 24
Terrible news. Reminds me of Sammy Wanjiru
It was reported by The Standard, which is the oldest operating newspaper in Kenya. Extremely reputable.
wow. sick to my stomach.
Confirmed by multiple sources
rest in peace 😢
His world record was just ratified 5 days ago.
found this article through a quick google search, I’m really hoping this isn’t real.
Incredibly sad. wrote:
John Wesley Harding wrote:
Not much info and who knows how reputable that site is, but it increasingly appears to be true.
It was reported by The Standard, which is the oldest operating newspaper in Kenya. Extremely reputable.
It's also hit Marca. The main Spanish sports news outlet. I'm guessing this is true. So sad.
Show respect. RIP young goat.
Unlike most times the term is used, I am legitimately devastated.
Truly sad and shocking, Rest in Peace
Wow. So sad. Heartbreaking news.
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Insane, no way
Harambe wrote:
Wow. So sad. Heartbreaking news.
+1
This is extremely unfortunate.
Goes to show that you literally never know when it’s your time. WOW. Just wow…
To our community this reminds me both of the Wanjiru news and the Kobe news. Just shocking and so sad.