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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.

President William Ruto has reignited memories of the late world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum, following Kenya’s triumph at the 2025 Berlin Marathon.

His remarks came after Sebastian Kimaru Sawe clinched victory in the men’s race with a time of 2:02:15, while Rosemary Wanjiru won the women’s marathon in 2:21:04.

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The Berlin Marathon victories have not only brought pride to Kenya but also served as a poignant reminder of Kiptum’s legacy in the world of athletics.

Kelvin Kiptum, who held the world marathon record, died in a tragic road accident on February 11, 2024, in the Kaptagat forest area along the Eldoret-Ravine road.

According to Elgeyo Marakwet County Police Commander Peter Mulinge, the then 24-year-old athlete was driving a Toyota Premio when he lost control, veered off the road, entered a ditch 60 meters away, and crashed into a tree.

Kiptum and his Rwandan coach died at the scene.

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Meanwhile, in the now-concluded world championships, Team Kenya has recorded the best performance since the 2015 Beijing.

The athletes won 11 medals—seven gold, two silver, and two bronze—to finish second in the medal standings.

Among the gold medalists are Beatrice Chebet in the 10,000-meter and 5,000-meter women’s races, Faith Kipyegon in the 1,500-meter women’s race, Faith Cherotich in the 3,000-meter women’s steeplechase, Peres Jepchirchir in the women’s marathon, Lilian Odira in the 800-meter women’s race, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the 800-meter men’s race.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke