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Kelvin Kiptum: Profile and Net Worth of Chicago, London Marathon Winner
Feb 12, 2024
TUKO.co.ke journalist Wycliffe Musalia brings over five years of experience in financial, business, and technology reporting, offering deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends.
At 24, Kelvin Kiptum had broken two World Marathon records, beating reigning champion Eliud Kipchoge.
Kiptum's untimely death, reported on Monday, February 12, came just five days after his world record was ratified.
Kelvin Kiptum's education and career
Born on December 2, 1999, in Chepsamo village, Eldoret, Kiptum went to St. Patrick's High School in Iten.
He started his marathon training under the guidance of Irish coach Brother Colm O'Connell.
His athletic professional career commenced in 2016 when he participated in a long-distance race.
In 2018, Kiptum made a career breakthrough after winning the Eldoret half Marathon with an impressive time of 1:02:01.
He entered the international scene at the Lisbon Half Marathon, finishing fifth.
In 2019, Kiptum triumphed at the Casablanca and Beirut marathons.
The athlete made milestones in 2022 at the Valencia marathon, when he became the third man in history to break the 2:02:00 barrier.
Kiptum's prize and net worth
In 2023, Kiptum won the Chicago Marathon in an unofficial time of 2:00:35, breaking Kipchoge's world record of 2:01:09.
Kiptum bagged the prize of KSh 14.8 million for crossing the finish line first.
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