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Marathon Prodigy Kelvin Kiptum Laid to Rest

"Final Farewell: Kenya Bids Adieu to Marathon Champion Kelvin Kiptum in Heartfelt Ceremony.Photo: Reuters

In a poignant gathering on Friday, distinguished figures from the world of athletics, alongside hundreds of mourners, came together to bid farewell to Kelvin Kiptum, Kenya’s celebrated marathon record-holder. The somber ceremony took place in the heartland of Kenya’s athletic prowess, where Kiptum’s journey began and tragically ended.

At just 24 years old, Kiptum, a devoted father of two, met an untimely demise in a late-night car accident on February 11, mere months after etching his name into the annals of marathon history with a stunning performance in Chicago.

Among the somber attendees were President William Ruto and Sebastian Coe, the esteemed head of World Athletics, who joined the community in mourning the loss of a remarkable talent.

As Kiptum’s wife, Asenath Rotich, struggled through tearful tributes, expressing disbelief at the reality of raising their children without him, she shared their plans for a forthcoming wedding ceremony, vowing eternal love even in his absence.

Despite participating in just three marathons, Kiptum left an indelible mark by emerging victorious in each, setting three of the fastest times ever recorded in the event’s history.

Coe, deeply affected by Kiptum’s passing, honored the young athlete’s monumental achievements and assured that his legacy would endure as a testament to his exceptional talent and perseverance.

Kiptum’s triumph in the Chicago marathon, where he shattered records with a time of two hours and 35 seconds, reverberated throughout Kenya and the global athletics community.

President Ruto hailed Kiptum as a beacon of hope for Kenya’s athletic future, emphasizing his resilience in overcoming obstacles. The nation mourned his loss as a profound tragedy.

As mourners gathered at the crack of dawn, donning black attire adorned with Kiptum’s image, they paid their respects to the fallen athlete. The sight of his body, laid in repose on a crimson carpet, accompanied by hymns sung by a choir, served as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life.

Amidst the grief, athletes such as Faith Kipyegon and David Rudisha knelt in solemn prayer beside Kiptum’s casket, a final tribute to his enduring spirit.

Neighbors fondly recalled Kiptum as a generous soul, recounting his contributions to the education of children in his community and his down-to-earth demeanor, even in the wake of global acclaim.

Following the funeral rites, Kiptum will find his final resting place in Naiberi, near Eldoret, where a new home has been provided for his bereaved family by the government.

The circumstances surrounding Kiptum’s tragic demise, a fatal car accident near Eldoret, cast a pall of sorrow over the nation. The findings of the autopsy, revealing severe head injuries, underscored the magnitude of the loss.

Tragically, Kiptum’s coach, Gervais Hakizimana, also perished in the crash, his memory honored in a separate ceremony in Kigali.

Renowned for his relentless training regimen, Kiptum had set his sights on the Rotterdam Marathon, harboring aspirations of breaking the elusive two-hour mark. However, fate had other plans, extinguishing a flame of promise far too soon.

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