World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in accident in Kenya

Kiptum, 24, set a new world record of two hours and 35 seconds at the Chicago Marathon in October last year.

Kelvin Kiptum winning the men’s London Marathon in 2023 in a course record of two hours, one minute and 25 seconds (John Walton/PA)

Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach have died in an accident in Kenya, it has been announced.

Kenyan member of parliament Gideon Kimaiyo confirmed the pair’s death in a statement on X.