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World marathon record holder and London Marathon winner Kelvin Kiptum and his coach have died in a road accident, Kenya’s former prime minister has said.<\/p>\n

The 24-year-old won the London Marathon last year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga said on X: “Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, World Record holder and Kenyan athletics icon. Together with his coach, they tragically passed on in an accident tonight.<\/p>\n

“My deepest condolences to his loved ones, friends, and the entire athletics fraternity.<\/p>\n

“Our nation grieves the profound loss of a true hero.”<\/p>\n

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Kiptum smashed the course record for the London Marathon last year, winning the men’s event in the second-fastest marathon in history, crossing the finish line in two hours one minute and 25 seconds.<\/p>\n

Last year he shattered the men’s world record, winning the Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds.<\/p>\n

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\n Kiptum celebrates his Chicago Marathon world record. Pic: AP
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He had also broken the old world record of two hours, one minute and nine seconds set by Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge when he won the Berlin Marathon in 2022.<\/p>\n

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