Kenya marathon hero Kiptum honoured at funeral as unique talent and family man
According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.
Kelvin Kiptum's rise to world marathon sensation from barefoot cattle herder was meteoric.
'Today is a beautiful closure of an amazing year for me,' Kenya's Kipyegon said acknowledging the prize.
The 25-year-old Indian was one of the five athletes shortlisted for the prestigious honour.
Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago
Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in two hours and 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.
Tola had an 18-second lead by the 35km mark, which he extended as the Eiffel Tower came into sight and crowds lining the streets roared him on. He became the first Ethiopian winner of the Olympic men's marathon in 24 years.
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