Kenyan marathon talent Kelvin Kiptum, tragically killed in a car crash, succumbed to severe head injuries and fractures, with ongoing toxicology tests to explore contributing factors.
The accident occurred near his Eldoret home on February 11, claiming the life of the 24-year-old world marathon record-holder.
Kiptum’s injuries included multiple broken ribs and lung trauma.
Investigations continue, with his burial scheduled for Friday.
A requiem mass and candle lighting ceremony in his honor precede the funeral, marking the untimely loss of a rising star who set a world record in Chicago in 2022.
