Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum was "an extraordinary sportsman" who left a mark on the world, President William Ruto said on Monday after the 24-year-old died in a car crash.
"Arguably one of the world's finest sportsmen who broke barriers to secure a marathon record," Ruto said on X, describing Kiptum as "our future".
Extraordinary Sportsman, A Hero: President Ruto Mourns Marathon Champion Kelvin Kiptumhttps://t.co/Fm7JzHqrWh pic.twitter.com/Me8PXMTUMP
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