Kenya marathon hero Kiptum honoured at funeral as unique talent and family man

Family members surround the coffin of Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, who died in a road accident, during the funeral service at Chepkorio show ground, Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya February 23, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

CHEPKORIO, Kenya (Reuters) - Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, whose dreams of breaking the race's two-hour barrier were ended by a car crash earlier this month, was remembered for his talent and humility at a funeral service on Friday in western Kenya.

The service in the Rift Valley village of Chepkorio was attended by political and sporting dignitaries, including Kenyan President William Ruto and World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.