London Marathon to honour Kelvin Kiptum

London Marathon to honour Kelvin Kiptum

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Published: 17th April, 2024
Updated: 20th March, 2025
BY Tim Adams
Tribute is planned for the fastest marathon runner in history, who died in a car accident in February

The TCS London Marathon will pay homage to Kelvin Kiptum, the men's world marathon record-holder who sadly lost his life in a car crash, with a series of tributes this Sunday (April 21).

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