The impact he made in just a short amount of time is probably the most remarkable part. So sad we will never truly be able to see what he could do. R.I.P. Kelvin Kiptum. Marathon runners of the future will continue your legacy.
I don't think I have ever felt such a sense of loss to a person that I didn't personally know. An incredible prospect, incredible potential, I was so looking forward to witnessing his future fantastic endeavours. Almost guaranteed to happen. I'm sure he would've had a couple of blips but everything was generally in his favour to annihilate the past records and set all sorts of new standards. I was so excited. There is now a huge void for all of us fans of the sport and the man, where do we go from here? The answer is that so many young athletes will want to be the next Kelvin Kiptum...especially since what's happened they will flood out of the woodwork, they will literally come from nowhere and so many of these youngsters will be driven now to take up that mantle. Kelvin's loss is no to no avail...it will inspire so many now and that amazing next level will still happen thanks to his legacy and those driven young athletes.
I agree... I think so many young athletes won't wait to retire to the marathon after a track career. Most will start their careers in the marathon and we're going to witness a revolution. That will be Kiptum's legacy!
Part of it is that he had so much unfinished business, you know like if it was Kipchoge, it'd still be a devastating loss but at least he'd had a long career and won several titles and set world records, with Kiptum, he was our guy to break the 2hr mark, he'd only been around a year, he had so much ahead of him - to me it would be a bit like someone making a huge breakthrough and finding a cure to an untreatable disease, and then before getting the chance to publish it, dying in a house fire and having all his work destroyed, humanity would be right back where it started
Him and Kipochge- major respect I have for those two who I look up to better myself as a runner. Wow I was just watching both of their past marathons and was so excited to see them run together in the future. This one hit really hard. I have never cried this hard over someone I don’t even know. But when that person made you fall in love with a sport, it hits home 😢 RIP ❤️
he somehow achieved his dream of being at the top and inspired a generation in only 6 years of professional running. Has it ever happened before in any sport?
Thank you so much for your kind words. We can't even properly articulate the profound sense of loss we feel as Kenyans. It's a terrible tragedy. I have shed tears for this young man yet I didn't know him personally. I think as a mother, it's just terrible when we lose young ones. They belong to all of us😢😢😢
I don't want to think of this man anymore. Everytime i think about him i feel deep pain. I was seeing him running under 2 hours. Rest in peace Kelvin! From Senegal.
True. But his greatness was revealed while he was still alive - he did break the world record after all! Let's not forget that! But you're right that we're left to imagine what *more* could have been (and I believe there would have been much more)
A wonderful runner and a wonderful person that will surely be missed, such a bright light and a dedicated sole. We will miss you; may you rest in peace.
Memories are timeless Kelvin ❤ your passing was an immeasurable loss to the world of athletics 💔 such a meteoric rise to the pinnacle of the world... the whole world was on edge to see what you would go on to achieve 🥲 gone but will never be forgotten
Whole world including me was waiting for Kipchoge/Kiptum battle in Paris 2024 but that will going to remain as a dream forever. Wanted to see him run under 2 hours. RIP sir, you had inspired the current and future generation in such a short span. Love and condolences from 🇮🇳
Rest In Peace Champion 🌹🌻🥇💫, you gone to soon . Your legacy will continued shine in Marathon runner ." Kelvin Kiptum " you're the inspiration for all of us 💖
To the families, associates and friends of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach....condolences, thoughts and prayers. May God grant comfort strength to you in your hour of sorrow.
This is hard. A huge loss. My head and heart has been heavy since the accident. He was an extraordinary athlete, and will always be a huge inspiration. Rest in peace Kelvin Kiptum.
Well Done Sebastian Coe for that introduction. Kelvin was a true sensation and what a great shame that we will not get to see him again. World Athletics has suffered a huge loss.
This is so heartbreaking man, i cant imagine what the parents are going through, Kevin being their only child(not their only son but only child, his mum had fertility issues and could never get another baby)and their only hope to transform his home and village. Rip champ! Condolences to the family.
This BROTHER is soo special and so humble just beyond words. He wanted to be a LEGEND and with God he became one. Now you are reunited with God Kelvin and i will never forget you. Thank you Boss❤❤💪🏽
That’s sooo sad 😔 I’m really heart broken about this news… I can not or do not want to believe this… I really really enjoyed watching him run 🏃♂️!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Heartbreaking loss for the sport of running. Goodbye Kelvin, we will all miss you dearly. Thank you for showing us the beauty of hard work and dedication. Rest in peace and condolences to the families.
I still can't believe it and I am heartbroken about that. So unfortunate, such a tragedy. He would have become the greatest marathon ever I believe and certainly broke the 2H mark. RIP Kelvin and Coach
So heartbroken. This guy had everything in line to achieve the best in marathon. He would have broken sub two hour in so many races that we could even get used to it. RIP champion
Rest in peace beautiful angel.. what a huge loss, what a shame losing such a young champion 😢😢😢, very sad of such a cruel fate😢😢😢, death is so unfair, hurts like hell indeed, condolences the family, fans are invited to organize tribute events keeping the memory alive , keep on running and be supportive all athlets competitions, fans are always here to encourage you the best we can 😢😢😢you will be missed😢😢😢
What an amazingly humble and modest young man. The world lost an incredible sportsman and the first man to break 2 hours and beyond. Rest in peace champion.
Rest in power, brother. You continue to inspire us all. I told my coach “I’m gonna pull a Kelvin Kiptum and run a negative split” during my last PR in Jan. Still gonna commemorate you that way when racing gets hard and try to run fast.
For me kelvin kiptums loss ranks up there with Kobes...we are still in denial...though he was with us for such a short time..may perpetual light shine your 🇰🇪
Two greats of the marathon - Samuel Wanjiru and Kelvin Kiptum - Both Kenyan, both died at age 24, both had so much more to show us. Wanjiru still holds the Olympic record and I dare say, Kiptum will hold the World record for many years to come.
I was running way slower of course and I was quite tired after the finish, however when I learned that Kiptum ran a world record some of my tiredness just lifted away and I got a second rush of runner's high. Almost the same experience as after the 2022 Berlin marathon finish when I learned Kipchoge ran a WR I got the same weight lift off my shoulder and 2nd runner's high.
So heartbreaking. Rip to him and his coach, he left his mark on the world and we will never know what could have been. All love to his family and friends during this time
Great dreams shattered. What a loss to his family, village,country, and entire world that was looking forward to his next run. May God be with his family.
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So many dreams, so many hopes, so many broken hearts. Gone so soon. Rest well, champ.
the sub 2 hour marathon will have to wait. We all know he had it in him.
The impact he made in just a short amount of time is probably the most remarkable part. So sad we will never truly be able to see what he could do. R.I.P. Kelvin Kiptum. Marathon runners of the future will continue your legacy.
I don't think I have ever felt such a sense of loss to a person that I didn't personally know. An incredible prospect, incredible potential, I was so looking forward to witnessing his future fantastic endeavours. Almost guaranteed to happen. I'm sure he would've had a couple of blips but everything was generally in his favour to annihilate the past records and set all sorts of new standards. I was so excited. There is now a huge void for all of us fans of the sport and the man, where do we go from here? The answer is that so many young athletes will want to be the next Kelvin Kiptum...especially since what's happened they will flood out of the woodwork, they will literally come from nowhere and so many of these youngsters will be driven now to take up that mantle. Kelvin's loss is no to no avail...it will inspire so many now and that amazing next level will still happen thanks to his legacy and those driven young athletes.
I agree... I think so many young athletes won't wait to retire to the marathon after a track career. Most will start their careers in the marathon and we're going to witness a revolution. That will be Kiptum's legacy!
Part of it is that he had so much unfinished business, you know like if it was Kipchoge, it'd still be a devastating loss but at least he'd had a long career and won several titles and set world records, with Kiptum, he was our guy to break the 2hr mark, he'd only been around a year, he had so much ahead of him - to me it would be a bit like someone making a huge breakthrough and finding a cure to an untreatable disease, and then before getting the chance to publish it, dying in a house fire and having all his work destroyed, humanity would be right back where it started
Him and Kipochge- major respect I have for those two who I look up to better myself as a runner. Wow I was just watching both of their past marathons and was so excited to see them run together in the future. This one hit really hard. I have never cried this hard over someone I don’t even know. But when that person made you fall in love with a sport, it hits home 😢
RIP ❤️
he somehow achieved his dream of being at the top and inspired a generation in only 6 years of professional running. Has it ever happened before in any sport?
Thank you so much for your kind words. We can't even properly articulate the profound sense of loss we feel as Kenyans. It's a terrible tragedy. I have shed tears for this young man yet I didn't know him personally. I think as a mother, it's just terrible when we lose young ones. They belong to all of us😢😢😢
This really is heart breaking i was looking forward to the race between Kelvin and Kipchoge 😢😢😢
Same 😢😔
7:46 "I'll be okay" hits hard 😓
I don't want to think of this man anymore. Everytime i think about him i feel deep pain. I was seeing him running under 2 hours. Rest in peace Kelvin! From Senegal.
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The thing that hurts the most is that we are left to imagine the greatness that might have been, but never came to pass
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True. But his greatness was revealed while he was still alive - he did break the world record after all! Let's not forget that! But you're right that we're left to imagine what *more* could have been (and I believe there would have been much more)
And he was so eloquent. Our hearts are broken 💔 Rest in peace
My heart still hurts. Rest in eternal peace Champ!
What a great athlete and personality. Rest in peace Kelvin.
What a shame. RIP Kelvin Kiptum you will never be forgotten and your legendary name has been etched into the running folklore.
I still can't believe it. It is a shock and my mind won't accept it. We miss you Kelvin!
Forever one of the greatest marathon legend world has ever seen ❤️Kelvin Kiptum in our heart.
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Such a sad loss, he inspired many people at such a young age, rest in peace Kelvin Kiptum.
Rest in peace. Truly one of the most heartbraking moments in my life so far. No one deserves to die but he didn’t especially. Fly high champion
As a Kenyan and an athletics fan, his demise has really struck me down. 💔
A wonderful runner and a wonderful person that will surely be missed, such a bright light and a dedicated sole. We will miss you; may you rest in peace.
Hi Kelvin thank you for sharing your gift with us . Rest with the angels we shall miss you.
Memories are timeless Kelvin ❤ your passing was an immeasurable loss to the world of athletics 💔 such a meteoric rise to the pinnacle of the world... the whole world was on edge to see what you would go on to achieve 🥲 gone but will never be forgotten
What an outstanding athlete and beautiful human being, RIP champ! You will be so missed.
Miss u bro u were really amazing athlete....u will always be in our heart from 🇮🇳
Kelvin your legacy is my huge inspiration... rest well lion of marathon
RIP kelvin kiptum. will forever be a legend
Whole world including me was waiting for Kipchoge/Kiptum battle in Paris 2024 but that will going to remain as a dream forever. Wanted to see him run under 2 hours. RIP sir, you had inspired the current and future generation in such a short span. Love and condolences from 🇮🇳
This is still an unbelievable loss. Prayers for his family
This loss hit hard man 😭😭
I don't even have words 😢
I've drawn so much inspiration from this guy😔
The world has really lost the best athlete
You Left a mark champion.
Till we meet again.
You've left us so soon Kelvin but your great legacy we'll never forget. Shine on your way champ. Kenya loves you 🇰🇪
So heartbreaking! Rest in Peace champ 💔🕯️
Is hard to accept that you're gone forever,,,,Rip Kelvin
We will never forget you Kiptum ! You have inspired every runner ! Thank you for showing us that anything is possible !
run and rest in peace my guy. You'll never be forgotten champ😓
Rest In Peace Champion 🌹🌻🥇💫, you gone to soon . Your legacy will continued shine in Marathon runner ." Kelvin Kiptum " you're the inspiration for all of us 💖
Dreams and hope shattered, I'm so heart broken 💔💔💔, fare thee well champion 😢😢
To the families, associates and friends of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach....condolences, thoughts and prayers. May God grant comfort strength to you in your hour of sorrow.
Indeed so painful to loss this young soul and promising star
Kelvin going to be hugely missed but never forgotten by many athletics & sports fans all over the world. RIP legend.
Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP King Kelvin
Habari mbaya. My condolences go out.
This is hard. A huge loss. My head and heart has been heavy since the accident. He was an extraordinary athlete, and will always be a huge inspiration.
Rest in peace Kelvin Kiptum.
Rest in Peace Brother. You will be remembered Legend!
Well Done Sebastian Coe for that introduction. Kelvin was a true sensation and what a great shame that we will not get to see him again. World Athletics has suffered a huge loss.
What an athlete. Surely a great talent taken too soon😢 Fare thee well Kelvin till we meet again 🙏
Thank you Mr. Sebastian Coe for sharing with us your words and this video. Very heart-felt words and a very touching video indeed.
Incredible this man , so gentle and humble. Very Sad Sad
Heartbreaking 💔 such a humble man for a once in a lifetime generational talent
It seems that you were a very kind and special sportsman, it’s amazing for you to have succeeded this much at this age ❤️
Absolutely gutted that we'll never see him race again 🙁 such a huge loss.
This is so heartbreaking man, i cant imagine what the parents are going through, Kevin being their only child(not their only son but only child, his mum had fertility issues and could never get another baby)and their only hope to transform his home and village. Rip champ! Condolences to the family.
Rest easy Kelvin. You will be always in our memories. 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪
This BROTHER is soo special and so humble just beyond words. He wanted to be a LEGEND and with God he became one. Now you are reunited with God Kelvin and i will never forget you. Thank you Boss❤❤💪🏽
Rest in kevo.....iam 8 years older than you and this hit me like it was my brother....🙏
Still can’t belive it. Rest well Champ.
Most likely cause was a Vaxident.
Man the lump in my throat 😢, you’ve done your best, so young, such a long way to go still, but you’ll be remembered ❤
So heartbreaking 😢 all that potential but also what a kind person lost..
It hurts a lot to know that an extreme talent like this cannot be realized to its fullest. For me the biggest I`ve ever seen.
Still can’t believe this. It’s so hard to wrap your head around. Sad beyond words. RIP Kelvin ❤
Rest in Peace Kelvin. 🙏 You inspired many and gone too soon
😢 this loss hit me hard
That’s sooo sad 😔 I’m really heart broken about this news… I can not or do not want to believe this… I really really enjoyed watching him run 🏃♂️!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Dry of words,rest well champ 😢
gone way too soon. still so devastating! we can only imagine what kiptum would've done with his talent. rest easy, champ!
Gone too soon. Rest easy champ!
Heartbreaking loss for the sport of running. Goodbye Kelvin, we will all miss you dearly. Thank you for showing us the beauty of hard work and dedication. Rest in peace and condolences to the families.
RIP Kelvin. We will miss you💔🕊️
I was shocked to see the news. R.I.P.
RIP. We will never forget.
I still can't believe it and I am heartbroken about that. So unfortunate, such a tragedy. He would have become the greatest marathon ever I believe and certainly broke the 2H mark. RIP Kelvin and Coach
A humble man, a huge loss. Rest in peace, young champion.
Rest in peace champ, it's hard to come to terms that we'll never see you run again.
So heartbroken. This guy had everything in line to achieve the best in marathon. He would have broken sub two hour in so many races that we could even get used to it. RIP champion
Rest in peace beautiful angel.. what a huge loss, what a shame losing such a young champion 😢😢😢, very sad of such a cruel fate😢😢😢, death is so unfair, hurts like hell indeed, condolences the family, fans are invited to organize tribute events keeping the memory alive , keep on running and be supportive all athlets competitions, fans are always here to encourage you the best we can 😢😢😢you will be missed😢😢😢
What an amazingly humble and modest young man. The world lost an incredible sportsman and the first man to break 2 hours and beyond. Rest in peace champion.
It is still not acceptable that u left us Kelvin, it seems like u are still alive.. continue resting in peace
Thanks for inspiring, Big Champ!
Rest in peace Kelvin 🙏 legend will never be forgotten.
Rest in power, brother.
You continue to inspire us all. I told my coach “I’m gonna pull a Kelvin Kiptum and run a negative split” during my last PR in Jan. Still gonna commemorate you that way when racing gets hard and try to run fast.
Rest in peace our son you make our kenya pround....we don't have word to say.....
u are always in world runners thoughts. once in a generation atlhlete. Simply symbol of hard work and high dedication.
We can't believe you're no more champ😢😢! God has greater plans. RIP our hero!
It's sad 😢😢.. We are in deep mourning 😢😢..
God bless you and remain in heavenly peace - Kelvin Kiptum
It's not fair...he's just getting started.
All waiting for 1.59.
(Jakarta condolences)
For me kelvin kiptums loss ranks up there with Kobes...we are still in denial...though he was with us for such a short time..may perpetual light shine your 🇰🇪
Two greats of the marathon - Samuel Wanjiru and Kelvin Kiptum - Both Kenyan, both died at age 24, both had so much more to show us. Wanjiru still holds the Olympic record and I dare say, Kiptum will hold the World record for many years to come.
Thanks for the video 😢
Dropping the pacemaker, what a blazing pace! And he didn't even really "turn on the rocket" until the second half!
I was running way slower of course and I was quite tired after the finish, however when I learned that Kiptum ran a world record some of my tiredness just lifted away and I got a second rush of runner's high. Almost the same experience as after the 2022 Berlin marathon finish when I learned Kipchoge ran a WR I got the same weight lift off my shoulder and 2nd runner's high.
@@CsabaTothMr to be a good runner you need positive mental attitude, the happier you are the better you run
..... Champ We all salute you here 😞🌺🌺💐💐
such a devastating loss! My Heart goes out for their families.
Descansa en paz CAMPEON!!!
World Athletics,thank you for sharing this.kiptum was a household name in kenya. May he rest in eternal peace
So heartbreaking. Rip to him and his coach, he left his mark on the world and we will never know what could have been. All love to his family and friends during this time
Kenya as a nation we are mourning , rest easy champ😢
This is very sad, rest in peace 🕊️
This is beyond heartbreaking. Brings back memories of Sammy Wanjiru, another Chicago Marathon winner with a bright future. 😪
Rest well brother we will miss you bro everyone in Kenya crying for you Champion Gone to soon....
I can't believe 😪 I was so happy for him last year wining the Chicago marathon 😢 so sa, so sad.❤
Rest in peace Champion!!
Great dreams shattered. What a loss to his family, village,country, and entire world that was looking forward to his next run.
May God be with his family.
Now all those dreams are gone all that hope is gone......gone too soon rest well our Hero😢