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Kiptum 'extraordinary sportsman' who left mark on the world: Kenya's Ruto

athletics12 February 2024 05:00| © AFP

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President of Kenya William Ruto © Gallo Images

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
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) February 12, 2024

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