The track and field world is in shock as Kelvin Kiptum and his coach have been killed in a car crash. Less than 13 years after Sammy Wanjiru died age 24, another all-time Kenyan marathon talent has died at 24.
- Eliud Kipchoge Leads Tributes To Kelvin Kiptum "I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of the marathon world record holder and rising star Kelvin Kiptum. An athlete who had a whole life ahead of him to achieve incredible greatness. May I offer my deepest condolences to his young family."
- Kiptum's Father Speaks: "He told me that he was feeling great and the training has been good and he would run a sub two hours when the right time comes." Kiptum's father described his son as obedient and hardworking and said Kiptum was in the process of building him a house.
- MB: Kelvin Kiptum: The greatest 'what if' in all sport?
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- The Independent: "Kelvin Kiptum’s Story Had Barely Started – His Tragic Death Robs Athletics Of An Extraordinary Talent"
- Seb Coe/World Athletics Tribute Coe: “It was only earlier this week in Chicago, the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon world record, that I was able to officially ratify his historic time. An incredible athlete leaving an incredible legacy, we will miss him dearly."
- Mo Farah: "[Kiptum] truly had a special talent and I have no doubt he would have gone on to have had an incredible career."
- Many Others Pay Tribute To Kiptum, Including David Rudisha, Sifan Hassan, Bernard Lagat, Joshua Cheptegei
- Kenyan Government To Honor Kelvin Kiptum With Befitting Send-Off