Kenya's world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum was laid to rest in a state funeral on Friday, following his tragic death in a car crash earlier this month. The funeral was attended by hundreds of dignitaries, including Kenyan President William Ruto and Sebastian Coe, head of World Athletics, along with family, friends, and fans of Kiptum.
Kiptum, a 24-year-old rising star in road running, had recently broken the world record in the marathon. His untimely death, along with his Rwandan coach, Gervais Hakizimana, in a car crash near Kaptagat, Kenya, has sent shockwaves through the running community.
